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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.97, 1,718.43 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.97, 1,718.43 and 365.82 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.97 : 1,718.43 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.97/1,718.43 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.97x = 1,718.43 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.97x = 628,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,636.06/1,145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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