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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.06, 1,717.32 and 323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.06, 1,717.32 and 323.11 is: 484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.06 : 1,717.32 = 323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.06/1,717.32 = 323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.06x = 1,717.32 × 323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.06x = 554,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,883.27/1,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.59

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