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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.69, 1,714.03 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.69, 1,714.03 and 320.96 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.69 : 1,714.03 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.69/1,714.03 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.69x = 1,714.03 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.69x = 550,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,138.55/1,142.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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