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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.54, 1,715.45 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.54, 1,715.45 and 363.58 is: 545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.54 : 1,715.45 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.54/1,715.45 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.54x = 1,715.45 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.54x = 623,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,697.20/1,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.41

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