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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.66, 1,717.10 and 322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.66, 1,717.10 and 322.95 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.66 : 1,717.10 = 322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.66/1,717.10 = 322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.66x = 1,717.10 × 322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.66x = 554,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,529.39/1,144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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