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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.76, 1,717.24 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.76, 1,717.24 and 323.05 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.76 : 1,717.24 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.76/1,717.24 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.76x = 1,717.24 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.76x = 554,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,754.38/1,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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