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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.92, 1,717.32 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.92, 1,717.32 and 375.48 is: 563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.92 : 1,717.32 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.92/1,717.32 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.92x = 1,717.32 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.92x = 644,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,819.31/1,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.20

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