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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.08, 1,694.10 and 480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.08, 1,694.10 and 480.40 is: 720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.08 : 1,694.10 = 480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.08/1,694.10 = 480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.08x = 1,694.10 × 480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.08x = 813,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,845.64/1,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.17

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