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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.21, 1,698.39 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.21, 1,698.39 and 483.18 is: 724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.21 : 1,698.39 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.21/1,698.39 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.21x = 1,698.39 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.21x = 820,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,628.08/1,133.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.17

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