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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.64, 1,718.67 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.64, 1,718.67 and 365.41 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.64 : 1,718.67 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.64/1,718.67 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.64x = 1,718.67 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.64x = 628,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,020.67/1,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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