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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.21, 1,714.64 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.21, 1,714.64 and 321.50 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.21 : 1,714.64 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.21/1,714.64 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.21x = 1,714.64 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.21x = 551,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,259.44/1,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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