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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.21, 1,698.32 and 482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.21, 1,698.32 and 482.77 is: 724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.21 : 1,698.32 = 482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.21/1,698.32 = 482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.21x = 1,698.32 × 482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.21x = 819,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,897.95/1,132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.16

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