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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.53, 1,718.27 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.53, 1,718.27 and 365.58 is: 548.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.53 : 1,718.27 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.53/1,718.27 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.53x = 1,718.27 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.53x = 628,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,165.15/1,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.36

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