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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.85, 1,714.14 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.85, 1,714.14 and 321.19 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.85 : 1,714.14 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.85/1,714.14 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.85x = 1,714.14 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.85x = 550,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,564.63/1,142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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