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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.54, 1,702.08 and 485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.54, 1,702.08 and 485.46 is: 728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.54 : 1,702.08 = 485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.54/1,702.08 = 485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.54x = 1,702.08 × 485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.54x = 826,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,291.76/1,134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.31

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