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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.57, 1,698.08 and 482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.57, 1,698.08 and 482.30 is: 723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.57 : 1,698.08 = 482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.57/1,698.08 = 482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.57x = 1,698.08 × 482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.57x = 818,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,983.98/1,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.76

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