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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.64, 1,716.16 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.64, 1,716.16 and 364.38 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.64 : 1,716.16 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.64/1,716.16 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.64x = 1,716.16 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.64x = 625,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,334.38/1,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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