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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.79, 1,699.28 and 483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.79, 1,699.28 and 483.53 is: 725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.79 : 1,699.28 = 483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.79/1,699.28 = 483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.79x = 1,699.28 × 483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.79x = 821,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,652.86/1,132.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.34

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