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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.52, 1,719.18 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.52, 1,719.18 and 415.80 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.52 : 1,719.18 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.52/1,719.18 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.52x = 1,719.18 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.52x = 714,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,835.04/1,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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