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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.37, 1,715.96 and 364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.37, 1,715.96 and 364.13 is: 546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.37 : 1,715.96 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.37/1,715.96 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.37x = 1,715.96 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.37x = 624,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,830.69/1,144.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.00

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