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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.50, 1,716.74 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.50, 1,716.74 and 322.78 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.50 : 1,716.74 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.50/1,716.74 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.50x = 1,716.74 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.50x = 554,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,129.34/1,144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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