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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.14, 1,716.24 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.14, 1,716.24 and 322.50 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.14 : 1,716.24 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.14/1,716.24 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.14x = 1,716.24 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.14x = 553,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,487.40/1,144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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