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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.49, 1,715.43 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.49, 1,715.43 and 363.46 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.49 : 1,715.43 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.49/1,715.43 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.49x = 1,715.43 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.49x = 623,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,490.19/1,143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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