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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.90, 1,715.07 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.90, 1,715.07 and 363.66 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.90 : 1,715.07 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.90/1,715.07 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.90x = 1,715.07 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.90x = 623,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,702.36/1,143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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