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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.62, 1,718.41 and 414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.62, 1,718.41 and 414.90 is: 622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.62 : 1,718.41 = 414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.62/1,718.41 = 414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.62x = 1,718.41 × 414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.62x = 712,968.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,968.31/1,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.34

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