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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.84, 1,697.16 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.84, 1,697.16 and 482.02 is: 723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.84 : 1,697.16 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.84/1,697.16 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.84x = 1,697.16 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.84x = 818,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,065.06/1,130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.41

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