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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.35, 1,716.80 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.35, 1,716.80 and 322.61 is: 483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.35 : 1,716.80 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.35/1,716.80 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.35x = 1,716.80 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.35x = 553,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,846.65/1,144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.98

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