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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.97, 1,713.14 and 483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.97, 1,713.14 and 483.85 is: 725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.97 : 1,713.14 = 483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.97/1,713.14 = 483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.97x = 1,713.14 × 483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.97x = 828,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,900.97/1,141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.85

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