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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.34, 1,699.02 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.34, 1,699.02 and 483.96 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.34 : 1,699.02 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.34/1,699.02 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.34x = 1,699.02 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.34x = 822,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,257.72/1,133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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