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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.38, 1,716.68 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.38, 1,716.68 and 322.67 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.38 : 1,716.68 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.38/1,716.68 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.38x = 1,716.68 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.38x = 553,923.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,923.81/1,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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