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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.98, 1,719.22 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.98, 1,719.22 and 366.02 is: 549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.98 : 1,719.22 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.98/1,719.22 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.98x = 1,719.22 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.98x = 629,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,267.07/1,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.11

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