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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.94, 1,719.41 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.94, 1,719.41 and 415.62 is: 623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.94 : 1,719.41 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.94/1,719.41 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.94x = 1,719.41 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.94x = 714,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,619.11/1,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.61

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