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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.38, 1,716.40 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.38, 1,716.40 and 322.50 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.38 : 1,716.40 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.38/1,716.40 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.38x = 1,716.40 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.38x = 553,539
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,539/1,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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