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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.25, 1,717.61 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.25, 1,717.61 and 365.04 is: 547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.25 : 1,717.61 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.25/1,717.61 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.25x = 1,717.61 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.25x = 626,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,994.53/1,145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.47

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