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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.73, 1,705.20 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.73, 1,705.20 and 487.32 is: 731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.73 : 1,705.20 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.73/1,705.20 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.73x = 1,705.20 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.73x = 830,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,978.06/1,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.03

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