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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.32, 1,714.32 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.32, 1,714.32 and 565.44 is: 847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.32 : 1,714.32 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.32/1,714.32 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.32x = 1,714.32 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.32x = 969,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,345.10/1,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.09

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