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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.52, 1,698.78 and 483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.52, 1,698.78 and 483.80 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.52 : 1,698.78 = 483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.52/1,698.78 = 483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.52x = 1,698.78 × 483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.52x = 821,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,869.76/1,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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