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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.57, 1,718.01 and 414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.57, 1,718.01 and 414.95 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.57 : 1,718.01 = 414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.57/1,718.01 = 414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.57x = 1,718.01 × 414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.57x = 712,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,879.66/1,145.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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