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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.83, 1,714.21 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.83, 1,714.21 and 321.09 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.83 : 1,714.21 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.83/1,714.21 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.83x = 1,714.21 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.83x = 550,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,415.69/1,142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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