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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.92, 1,718.38 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.92, 1,718.38 and 415.30 is: 622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.92 : 1,718.38 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.92/1,718.38 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.92x = 1,718.38 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.92x = 713,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,643.21/1,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.77

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