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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.24, 1,715.40 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.24, 1,715.40 and 363.36 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.24 : 1,715.40 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.24/1,715.40 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.24x = 1,715.40 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.24x = 623,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,307.74/1,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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