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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.60, 1,702.62 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.60, 1,702.62 and 485.88 is: 729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.60 : 1,702.62 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.60/1,702.62 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.60x = 1,702.62 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.60x = 827,269.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,269.01/1,134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.13

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