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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.38, 1,716.60 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.38, 1,716.60 and 374.88 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.38 : 1,716.60 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.38/1,716.60 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.38x = 1,716.60 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.38x = 643,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,519.01/1,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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