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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.95, 1,711.08 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.95, 1,711.08 and 482.82 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.95 : 1,711.08 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.95/1,711.08 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.95x = 1,711.08 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.95x = 826,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,132.68/1,140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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