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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.84, 1,695.88 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.84, 1,695.88 and 481.40 is: 721.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.84 : 1,695.88 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.84/1,695.88 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.84x = 1,695.88 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.84x = 816,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,396.63/1,130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.94

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