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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.51, 1,709.18 and 481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.51, 1,709.18 and 481.10 is: 721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.51 : 1,709.18 = 481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.51/1,709.18 = 481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.51x = 1,709.18 × 481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.51x = 822,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,275.55/1,139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.61

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