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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.23, 1,717.94 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.23, 1,717.94 and 323.51 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.23 : 1,717.94 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.23/1,717.94 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.23x = 1,717.94 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.23x = 555,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,762.99/1,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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