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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.48, 1,716.72 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.48, 1,716.72 and 322.76 is: 484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.48 : 1,716.72 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.48/1,716.72 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.48x = 1,716.72 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.48x = 554,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,084.26/1,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.14

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