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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.52, 1,718.06 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.52, 1,718.06 and 365.49 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.52 : 1,718.06 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.52/1,718.06 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.52x = 1,718.06 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.52x = 627,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,931.92/1,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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