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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.04, 1,702.66 and 485.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.04, 1,702.66 and 485.78 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.04 : 1,702.66 = 485.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.04/1,702.66 = 485.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.04x = 1,702.66 × 485.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.04x = 827,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,118.17/1,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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