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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.63, 1,711.53 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.63, 1,711.53 and 482.96 is: 724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.63 : 1,711.53 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.63/1,711.53 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.63x = 1,711.53 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.63x = 826,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,591.97/1,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.68

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