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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.91, 1,717.37 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.91, 1,717.37 and 323.16 is: 484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.91 : 1,717.37 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.91/1,717.37 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.91x = 1,717.37 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.91x = 554,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,983.67/1,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.74

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