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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.38, 1,713.56 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.38, 1,713.56 and 320.65 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.38 : 1,713.56 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.38/1,713.56 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.38x = 1,713.56 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.38x = 549,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,447.13/1,142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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