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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.10, 1,716.42 and 322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.10, 1,716.42 and 322.49 is: 483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.10 : 1,716.42 = 322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.10/1,716.42 = 322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.10x = 1,716.42 × 322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.10x = 553,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,528.29/1,144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.81

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