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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.26, 1,713.42 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.26, 1,713.42 and 320.50 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.26 : 1,713.42 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.26/1,713.42 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.26x = 1,713.42 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.26x = 549,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,151.11/1,142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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