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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.85, 1,719.12 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.85, 1,719.12 and 415.53 is: 623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.85 : 1,719.12 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.85/1,719.12 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.85x = 1,719.12 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.85x = 714,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,347.49/1,145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.42

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