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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.51, 1,718.07 and 323.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.51, 1,718.07 and 323.59 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.51 : 1,718.07 = 323.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.51/1,718.07 = 323.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.51x = 1,718.07 × 323.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.51x = 555,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,955.38/1,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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