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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.56, 1,717.08 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.56, 1,717.08 and 375.12 is: 562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.56 : 1,717.08 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.56/1,717.08 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.56x = 1,717.08 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.56x = 644,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,111.05/1,144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.76

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