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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.17, 1,716.30 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.17, 1,716.30 and 374.67 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.17 : 1,716.30 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.17/1,716.30 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.17x = 1,716.30 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.17x = 643,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,046.12/1,144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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