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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.59, 1,715.37 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.59, 1,715.37 and 321.86 is: 482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.59 : 1,715.37 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.59/1,715.37 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.59x = 1,715.37 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.59x = 552,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,100.41/1,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.78

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