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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.71, 1,699.14 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.71, 1,699.14 and 483.68 is: 724.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.71 : 1,699.14 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.71/1,699.14 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.71x = 1,699.14 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.71x = 821,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,840.04/1,133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.92

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