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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.74, 1,714.08 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.74, 1,714.08 and 321.07 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.74 : 1,714.08 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.74/1,714.08 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.74x = 1,714.08 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.74x = 550,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,339.67/1,142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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