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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.52, 1,715.50 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.52, 1,715.50 and 322.02 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.52 : 1,715.50 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.52/1,715.50 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.52x = 1,715.50 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.52x = 552,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,425.31/1,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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