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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.29, 1,652.30 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.29, 1,652.30 and 485.88 is: 728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.29 : 1,652.30 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.29/1,652.30 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.29x = 1,652.30 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.29x = 802,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,819.52/1,102.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.32

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