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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.47, 1,711.72 and 483.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.47, 1,711.72 and 483.65 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.47 : 1,711.72 = 483.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.47/1,711.72 = 483.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.47x = 1,711.72 × 483.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.47x = 827,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,862.40/1,141.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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