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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.36, 1,698.54 and 482.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.36, 1,698.54 and 482.65 is: 723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.36 : 1,698.54 = 482.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.36/1,698.54 = 482.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.36x = 1,698.54 × 482.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.36x = 819,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,800.33/1,132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.98

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