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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.58, 1,718.53 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.58, 1,718.53 and 415.32 is: 623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.58 : 1,718.53 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.58/1,718.53 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.58x = 1,718.53 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.58x = 713,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,739.88/1,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.04

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