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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.83, 1,702.90 and 476.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.83, 1,702.90 and 476.65 is: 715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.83 : 1,702.90 = 476.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.83/1,702.90 = 476.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.83x = 1,702.90 × 476.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.83x = 811,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,690.01/1,134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.25

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