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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.16, 1,698.93 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.16, 1,698.93 and 482.90 is: 724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.16 : 1,698.93 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.16/1,698.93 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.16x = 1,698.93 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.16x = 820,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,404.80/1,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.64

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