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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.61, 1,713.96 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.61, 1,713.96 and 320.94 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.61 : 1,713.96 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.61/1,713.96 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.61x = 1,713.96 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.61x = 550,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,078.32/1,142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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