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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.46, 1,695.73 and 480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.46, 1,695.73 and 480.75 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.46 : 1,695.73 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.46/1,695.73 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.46x = 1,695.73 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.46x = 815,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,222.20/1,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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