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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.44, 1,717.86 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.44, 1,717.86 and 414.88 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.44 : 1,717.86 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.44/1,717.86 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.44x = 1,717.86 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.44x = 712,705.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,705.76/1,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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