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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.07, 1,713.05 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.07, 1,713.05 and 320.32 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.07 : 1,713.05 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.07/1,713.05 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.07x = 1,713.05 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.07x = 548,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,725.92/1,142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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