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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.80, 1,698.88 and 484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.80, 1,698.88 and 484.24 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.80 : 1,698.88 = 484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.80/1,698.88 = 484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.80x = 1,698.88 × 484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.80x = 822,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,665.65/1,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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