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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.46, 1,695.60 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.46, 1,695.60 and 481.14 is: 721.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.46 : 1,695.60 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.46/1,695.60 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.46x = 1,695.60 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.46x = 815,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,820.98/1,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.67

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