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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.94, 1,697.91 and 482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.94, 1,697.91 and 482.26 is: 723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.94 : 1,697.91 = 482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.94/1,697.91 = 482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.94x = 1,697.91 × 482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.94x = 818,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,834.08/1,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.39

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