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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.61, 1,717.29 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.61, 1,717.29 and 364.74 is: 547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.61 : 1,717.29 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.61/1,717.29 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.61x = 1,717.29 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.61x = 626,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,364.35/1,144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.23

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