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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.36, 1,715.33 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.36, 1,715.33 and 363.38 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.36 : 1,715.33 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.36/1,715.33 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.36x = 1,715.33 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.36x = 623,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,308.95/1,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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