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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.35, 1,717.71 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.35, 1,717.71 and 323.40 is: 485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.35 : 1,717.71 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.35/1,717.71 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.35x = 1,717.71 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.35x = 555,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,507.41/1,145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.01

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