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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.22, 1,709.82 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.22, 1,709.82 and 481.96 is: 722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.22 : 1,709.82 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.22/1,709.82 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.22x = 1,709.82 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.22x = 824,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,064.85/1,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.72

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