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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.67, 1,714.33 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.67, 1,714.33 and 320.95 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.67 : 1,714.33 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.67/1,714.33 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.67x = 1,714.33 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.67x = 550,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,212.99/1,142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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