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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.74, 1,695.46 and 480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.74, 1,695.46 and 480.92 is: 721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.74 : 1,695.46 = 480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.74/1,695.46 = 480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.74x = 1,695.46 × 480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.74x = 815,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,380.62/1,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.74

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