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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.11, 1,717.64 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.11, 1,717.64 and 323.37 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.11 : 1,717.64 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.11/1,717.64 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.11x = 1,717.64 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.11x = 555,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,433.25/1,145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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