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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.17, 1,711.76 and 483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.17, 1,711.76 and 483.15 is: 724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.17 : 1,711.76 = 483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.17/1,711.76 = 483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.17x = 1,711.76 × 483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.17x = 827,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,036.84/1,141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.73

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