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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.64, 1,718.61 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.64, 1,718.61 and 415.56 is: 623.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.64 : 1,718.61 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.64/1,718.61 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.64x = 1,718.61 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.64x = 714,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,185.57/1,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.39

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