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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.26, 1,713.20 and 483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.26, 1,713.20 and 483.94 is: 725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.26 : 1,713.20 = 483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.26/1,713.20 = 483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.26x = 1,713.20 × 483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.26x = 829,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,086.01/1,142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.83

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