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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.42, 1,718.14 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.42, 1,718.14 and 323.70 is: 485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.42 : 1,718.14 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.42/1,718.14 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.42x = 1,718.14 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.42x = 556,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,161.92/1,145.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.55

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