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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.84, 1,700.40 and 484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.84, 1,700.40 and 484.40 is: 726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.84 : 1,700.40 = 484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.84/1,700.40 = 484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.84x = 1,700.40 × 484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.84x = 823,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,673.76/1,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.45

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