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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.34, 1,694.52 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.34, 1,694.52 and 480.96 is: 721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.34 : 1,694.52 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.34/1,694.52 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.34x = 1,694.52 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.34x = 814,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,996.34/1,130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.02

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