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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.88, 1,701.63 and 485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.88, 1,701.63 and 485.07 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.88 : 1,701.63 = 485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.88/1,701.63 = 485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.88x = 1,701.63 × 485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.88x = 825,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,409.66/1,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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