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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.30, 1,714.08 and 484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.30, 1,714.08 and 484.63 is: 727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.30 : 1,714.08 = 484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.30/1,714.08 = 484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.30x = 1,714.08 × 484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.30x = 830,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,694.59/1,142.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.21

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