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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.85, 1,719.46 and 415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.85, 1,719.46 and 415.33 is: 623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.85 : 1,719.46 = 415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.85/1,719.46 = 415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.85x = 1,719.46 × 415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.85x = 714,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,149.21/1,145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.25

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