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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.64, 1,715.71 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.64, 1,715.71 and 363.88 is: 545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.64 : 1,715.71 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.64/1,715.71 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.64x = 1,715.71 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.64x = 624,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,307.36/1,143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.90

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