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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.97, 1,714.24 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.97, 1,714.24 and 321.04 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.97 : 1,714.24 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.97/1,714.24 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.97x = 1,714.24 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.97x = 550,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,339.61/1,142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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