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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.84, 1,715.82 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.84, 1,715.82 and 322.20 is: 483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.84 : 1,715.82 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.84/1,715.82 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.84x = 1,715.82 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.84x = 552,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,837.20/1,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.32

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