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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.67, 1,718.90 and 415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.67, 1,718.90 and 415.31 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.67 : 1,718.90 = 415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.67/1,718.90 = 415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.67x = 1,718.90 × 415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.67x = 713,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,865.69/1,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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