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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.23, 1,702.50 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.23, 1,702.50 and 485.82 is: 728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.23 : 1,702.50 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.23/1,702.50 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.23x = 1,702.50 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.23x = 827,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,108.55/1,135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.58

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