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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.93, 1,718.96 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.93, 1,718.96 and 365.90 is: 548.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.93 : 1,718.96 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.93/1,718.96 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.93x = 1,718.96 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.93x = 628,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,957.04/1,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.86

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