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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.98, 1,709.76 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.98, 1,709.76 and 481.64 is: 722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.98 : 1,709.76 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.98/1,709.76 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.98x = 1,709.76 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.98x = 823,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,492.18/1,139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.37

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