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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.77, 1,717.31 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.77, 1,717.31 and 364.69 is: 547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.77 : 1,717.31 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.77/1,717.31 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.77x = 1,717.31 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.77x = 626,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,282.40/1,144.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.08

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