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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.18, 1,714.80 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.18, 1,714.80 and 363.15 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.18 : 1,714.80 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.18/1,714.80 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.18x = 1,714.80 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.18x = 622,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,729.62/1,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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