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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.58, 1,712.37 and 483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.58, 1,712.37 and 483.56 is: 725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.58 : 1,712.37 = 483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.58/1,712.37 = 483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.58x = 1,712.37 × 483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.58x = 828,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,033.64/1,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.34

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