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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.75, 1,718.64 and 324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.75, 1,718.64 and 324.01 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.75 : 1,718.64 = 324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.75/1,718.64 = 324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.75x = 1,718.64 × 324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.75x = 556,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,856.55/1,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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