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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.77, 1,718.75 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.77, 1,718.75 and 415.60 is: 623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.77 : 1,718.75 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.77/1,718.75 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.77x = 1,718.75 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.77x = 714,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,309.24/1,145.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.43

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