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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.31, 1,716.47 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.31, 1,716.47 and 322.60 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.31 : 1,716.47 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.31/1,716.47 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.31x = 1,716.47 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.31x = 553,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,731.61/1,144.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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