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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.76, 1,703.28 and 485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.76, 1,703.28 and 485.84 is: 728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.76 : 1,703.28 = 485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.76/1,703.28 = 485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.76x = 1,703.28 × 485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.76x = 827,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,521.56/1,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.61

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