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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.11, 1,702.04 and 485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.11, 1,702.04 and 485.30 is: 728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.11 : 1,702.04 = 485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.11/1,702.04 = 485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.11x = 1,702.04 × 485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.11x = 825,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,989.08/1,134.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.32

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