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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.63, 1,717.01 and 375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.63, 1,717.01 and 375.13 is: 562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.63 : 1,717.01 = 375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.63/1,717.01 = 375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.63x = 1,717.01 × 375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.63x = 644,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,091.50/1,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.71

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