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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.02, 1,715.67 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.02, 1,715.67 and 322.23 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.02 : 1,715.67 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.02/1,715.67 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.02x = 1,715.67 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.02x = 552,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,840.34/1,144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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