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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.51, 1,700.39 and 484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.51, 1,700.39 and 484.79 is: 726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.51 : 1,700.39 = 484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.51/1,700.39 = 484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.51x = 1,700.39 × 484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.51x = 824,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,324.78/1,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.59

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