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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.93, 1,715.96 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.93, 1,715.96 and 322.14 is: 483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.93 : 1,715.96 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.93/1,715.96 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.93x = 1,715.96 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.93x = 552,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,778.95/1,143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.23

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