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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.71, 1,715.60 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.71, 1,715.60 and 363.72 is: 545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.71 : 1,715.60 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.71/1,715.60 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.71x = 1,715.60 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.71x = 623,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,998.03/1,143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.59

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