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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.46, 1,716.47 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.46, 1,716.47 and 322.56 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.46 : 1,716.47 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.46/1,716.47 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.46x = 1,716.47 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.46x = 553,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,662.95/1,144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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