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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.83, 1,706.37 and 480.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.83, 1,706.37 and 480.17 is: 719.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.83 : 1,706.37 = 480.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.83/1,706.37 = 480.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.83x = 1,706.37 × 480.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.83x = 819,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,339.15/1,138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.46

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