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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.02, 1,716.12 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.02, 1,716.12 and 322.30 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.02 : 1,716.12 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.02/1,716.12 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.02x = 1,716.12 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.02x = 553,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,105.48/1,144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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