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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.24, 1,716.36 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.24, 1,716.36 and 364.26 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.24 : 1,716.36 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.24/1,716.36 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.24x = 1,716.36 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.24x = 625,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,192.71/1,144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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