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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.23, 1,695.35 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.23, 1,695.35 and 480.88 is: 721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.23 : 1,695.35 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.23/1,695.35 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.23x = 1,695.35 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.23x = 815,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,259.91/1,130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.32

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