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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.30, 1,704 and 486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.30, 1,704 and 486.50 is: 730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.30 : 1,704 = 486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.30/1,704 = 486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.30x = 1,704 × 486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.30x = 828,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,996/1,135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.20

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