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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.41, 1,715.77 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.41, 1,715.77 and 364.15 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.41 : 1,715.77 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.41/1,715.77 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.41x = 1,715.77 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.41x = 624,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,797.65/1,144.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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