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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.88, 1,715.94 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.88, 1,715.94 and 363.94 is: 545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.88 : 1,715.94 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.88/1,715.94 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.88x = 1,715.94 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.88x = 624,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,499.20/1,143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.95

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