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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.17, 1,716 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.17, 1,716 and 322.35 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.17 : 1,716 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.17/1,716 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.17x = 1,716 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.17x = 553,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,152.60/1,144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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