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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.32, 1,700.04 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.32, 1,700.04 and 484.16 is: 725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.32 : 1,700.04 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.32/1,700.04 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.32x = 1,700.04 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.32x = 823,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,091.37/1,134.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.63

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