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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.66, 1,696.50 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.66, 1,696.50 and 482.82 is: 723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.66 : 1,696.50 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.66/1,696.50 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.66x = 1,696.50 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.66x = 819,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,104.13/1,131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.81

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