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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.08, 1,702.70 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.08, 1,702.70 and 486.06 is: 728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.08 : 1,702.70 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.08/1,702.70 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.08x = 1,702.70 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.08x = 827,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,614.36/1,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.48

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