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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.18, 1,714.86 and 321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.18, 1,714.86 and 321.46 is: 482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.18 : 1,714.86 = 321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.18/1,714.86 = 321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.18x = 1,714.86 × 321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.18x = 551,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,254.61/1,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.21

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