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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.02, 1,703.14 and 486.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.02, 1,703.14 and 486.21 is: 729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.02 : 1,703.14 = 486.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.02/1,703.14 = 486.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.02x = 1,703.14 × 486.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.02x = 828,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,083.70/1,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.58

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