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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.09, 1,714.73 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.09, 1,714.73 and 363.07 is: 544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.09 : 1,714.73 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.09/1,714.73 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.09x = 1,714.73 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.09x = 622,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,567.02/1,143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.64

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