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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.44, 1,695.66 and 480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.44, 1,695.66 and 480.76 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.44 : 1,695.66 = 480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.44/1,695.66 = 480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.44x = 1,695.66 × 480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.44x = 815,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,205.50/1,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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