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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.72, 1,718.16 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.72, 1,718.16 and 415.12 is: 622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.72 : 1,718.16 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.72/1,718.16 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.72x = 1,718.16 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.72x = 713,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,242.58/1,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.53

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