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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.96, 1,718.82 and 324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.96, 1,718.82 and 324.38 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.96 : 1,718.82 = 324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.96/1,718.82 = 324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.96x = 1,718.82 × 324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.96x = 557,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,550.83/1,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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