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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.16, 1,717.64 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.16, 1,717.64 and 365.13 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.16 : 1,717.64 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.16/1,717.64 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.16x = 1,717.64 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.16x = 627,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,153.31/1,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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