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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.59, 1,715.49 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.59, 1,715.49 and 363.44 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.59 : 1,715.49 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.59/1,715.49 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.59x = 1,715.49 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.59x = 623,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,481.97/1,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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