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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.05, 1,715.99 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.05, 1,715.99 and 322.35 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.05 : 1,715.99 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.05/1,715.99 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.05x = 1,715.99 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.05x = 553,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,147.76/1,144.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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