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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.99, 1,717.49 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.99, 1,717.49 and 365.01 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.99 : 1,717.49 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.99/1,717.49 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.99x = 1,717.49 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.99x = 626,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,901.02/1,144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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