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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.81, 1,718.78 and 415.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.81, 1,718.78 and 415.39 is: 623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.81 : 1,718.78 = 415.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.81/1,718.78 = 415.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.81x = 1,718.78 × 415.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.81x = 713,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,967.21/1,145.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.11

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