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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.72, 1,712.63 and 320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.72, 1,712.63 and 320.09 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.72 : 1,712.63 = 320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.72/1,712.63 = 320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.72x = 1,712.63 × 320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.72x = 548,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,187.97/1,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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