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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.96, 1,712.47 and 484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.96, 1,712.47 and 484.14 is: 726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.96 : 1,712.47 = 484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.96/1,712.47 = 484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.96x = 1,712.47 × 484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.96x = 829,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,075.23/1,141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.01

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