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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.42, 1,716.64 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.42, 1,716.64 and 322.70 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.42 : 1,716.64 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.42/1,716.64 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.42x = 1,716.64 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.42x = 553,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,959.73/1,144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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