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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.76, 1,694.80 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.76, 1,694.80 and 481.32 is: 721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.76 : 1,694.80 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.76/1,694.80 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.76x = 1,694.80 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.76x = 815,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,741.14/1,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.41

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