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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.66, 1,703.46 and 477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.66, 1,703.46 and 477.92 is: 716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.66 : 1,703.46 = 477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.66/1,703.46 = 477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.66x = 1,703.46 × 477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.66x = 814,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,123.65/1,136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.25

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