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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.67, 1,715.57 and 363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.67, 1,715.57 and 363.73 is: 545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.67 : 1,715.57 = 363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.67/1,715.57 = 363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.67x = 1,715.57 × 363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.67x = 624,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,004.28/1,143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.62

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