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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.32, 1,698.66 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.32, 1,698.66 and 483.44 is: 724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.32 : 1,698.66 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.32/1,698.66 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.32x = 1,698.66 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.32x = 821,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,200.19/1,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.60

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