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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.56, 1,713.66 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.56, 1,713.66 and 320.95 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.56 : 1,713.66 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.56/1,713.66 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.56x = 1,713.66 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.56x = 549,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,999.18/1,142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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