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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.49, 1,713.45 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.49, 1,713.45 and 320.73 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.49 : 1,713.45 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.49/1,713.45 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.49x = 1,713.45 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.49x = 549,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,554.82/1,142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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