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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.74, 1,696.96 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.74, 1,696.96 and 481.92 is: 723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.74 : 1,696.96 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.74/1,696.96 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.74x = 1,696.96 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.74x = 817,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,798.96/1,130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.24

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