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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.36, 1,697.04 and 481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.36, 1,697.04 and 481.65 is: 722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.36 : 1,697.04 = 481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.36/1,697.04 = 481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.36x = 1,697.04 × 481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.36x = 817,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,379.32/1,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.48

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