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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.48, 1,717.86 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.48, 1,717.86 and 414.86 is: 622.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.48 : 1,717.86 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.48/1,717.86 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.48x = 1,717.86 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.48x = 712,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,671.40/1,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.16

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