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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.76, 1,712.75 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.76, 1,712.75 and 320.04 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.76 : 1,712.75 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.76/1,712.75 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.76x = 1,712.75 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.76x = 548,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,146.91/1,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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