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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.01, 1,713.11 and 320.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.01, 1,713.11 and 320.35 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.01 : 1,713.11 = 320.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.01/1,713.11 = 320.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.01x = 1,713.11 × 320.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.01x = 548,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,793.19/1,142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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