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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.89, 1,713.12 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.89, 1,713.12 and 320.16 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.89 : 1,713.12 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.89/1,713.12 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.89x = 1,713.12 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.89x = 548,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,472.50/1,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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