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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.88, 1,712.61 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.88, 1,712.61 and 320.22 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.88 : 1,712.61 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.88/1,712.61 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.88x = 1,712.61 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.88x = 548,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,411.97/1,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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