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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.81, 1,714.15 and 484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.81, 1,714.15 and 484.41 is: 726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.81 : 1,714.15 = 484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.81/1,714.15 = 484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.81x = 1,714.15 × 484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.81x = 830,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,351.40/1,142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.59

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