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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.99, 1,718.37 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.99, 1,718.37 and 365.78 is: 548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.99 : 1,718.37 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.99/1,718.37 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.99x = 1,718.37 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.99x = 628,536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,536.79/1,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.47

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