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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.06, 1,717.59 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.06, 1,717.59 and 323.36 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.06 : 1,717.59 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.06/1,717.59 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.06x = 1,717.59 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.06x = 555,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,391.31/1,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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