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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.78, 1,716.39 and 364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.78, 1,716.39 and 364.55 is: 546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.78 : 1,716.39 = 364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.78/1,716.39 = 364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.78x = 1,716.39 × 364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.78x = 625,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,701.39/1,144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.57

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