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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.18, 1,716.45 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.18, 1,716.45 and 374.50 is: 561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.18 : 1,716.45 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.18/1,716.45 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.18x = 1,716.45 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.18x = 642,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,810.53/1,144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.81

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