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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.22, 1,717.81 and 323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.22, 1,717.81 and 323.41 is: 485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.22 : 1,717.81 = 323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.22/1,717.81 = 323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.22x = 1,717.81 × 323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.22x = 555,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,556.93/1,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.11

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