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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.37, 1,715.31 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.37, 1,715.31 and 363.39 is: 545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.37 : 1,715.31 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.37/1,715.31 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.37x = 1,715.31 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.37x = 623,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,324.68/1,143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.17

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