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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.53, 1,703.03 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.53, 1,703.03 and 486.72 is: 729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.53 : 1,703.03 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.53/1,703.03 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.53x = 1,703.03 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.53x = 828,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,896.33/1,135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.96

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