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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.26, 1,698.38 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.26, 1,698.38 and 483.18 is: 724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.26 : 1,698.38 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.26/1,698.38 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.26x = 1,698.38 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.26x = 820,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,623.25/1,133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.13

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