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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.74, 1,695.63 and 481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.74, 1,695.63 and 481.25 is: 721.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.74 : 1,695.63 = 481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.74/1,695.63 = 481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.74x = 1,695.63 × 481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.74x = 816,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,021.94/1,130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.67

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