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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.19, 1,717.26 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.19, 1,717.26 and 365.04 is: 547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.19 : 1,717.26 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.19/1,717.26 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.19x = 1,717.26 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.19x = 626,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,868.59/1,145.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.39

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