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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.51, 1,718.33 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.51, 1,718.33 and 365.58 is: 548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.51 : 1,718.33 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.51/1,718.33 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.51x = 1,718.33 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.51x = 628,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,187.08/1,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.39

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