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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.76, 1,715.90 and 364.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.76, 1,715.90 and 364.00 is: 546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.76 : 1,715.90 = 364.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.76/1,715.90 = 364.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.76x = 1,715.90 × 364.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.76x = 624,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,587.92/1,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.08

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