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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.35, 1,716.64 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.35, 1,716.64 and 322.64 is: 483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.35 : 1,716.64 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.35/1,716.64 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.35x = 1,716.64 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.35x = 553,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,856.73/1,144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.99

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