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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.92, 1,698.36 and 482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.92, 1,698.36 and 482.48 is: 723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.92 : 1,698.36 = 482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.92/1,698.36 = 482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.92x = 1,698.36 × 482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.92x = 819,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,424.73/1,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.92

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