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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.06, 1,715.82 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.06, 1,715.82 and 322.11 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.06 : 1,715.82 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.06/1,715.82 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.06x = 1,715.82 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.06x = 552,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,681.57/1,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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