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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.28, 1,702.01 and 486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.28, 1,702.01 and 486.47 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.28 : 1,702.01 = 486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.28/1,702.01 = 486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.28x = 1,702.01 × 486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.28x = 827,982.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,982.28/1,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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