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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.90, 1,699.96 and 484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.90, 1,699.96 and 484.08 is: 726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.90 : 1,699.96 = 484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.90/1,699.96 = 484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.90x = 1,699.96 × 484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.90x = 822,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,916.64/1,132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.38

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