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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.53, 1,718.25 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.53, 1,718.25 and 415.12 is: 622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.53 : 1,718.25 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.53/1,718.25 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.53x = 1,718.25 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.53x = 713,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,279.94/1,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.66

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