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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.64, 1,710.46 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.64, 1,710.46 and 482.80 is: 723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.64 : 1,710.46 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.64/1,710.46 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.64x = 1,710.46 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.64x = 825,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,810.09/1,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.99

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