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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.95, 1,718.92 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.95, 1,718.92 and 415.51 is: 623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.95 : 1,718.92 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.95/1,718.92 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.95x = 1,718.92 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.95x = 714,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,234.34/1,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.27

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