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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.40, 1,711.70 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.40, 1,711.70 and 483.28 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.40 : 1,711.70 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.40/1,711.70 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.40x = 1,711.70 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.40x = 827,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,230.38/1,141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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