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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.99, 1,718.21 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.99, 1,718.21 and 415.47 is: 622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.99 : 1,718.21 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.99/1,718.21 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.99x = 1,718.21 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.99x = 713,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,862.63/1,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.92

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