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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.06, 1,714.26 and 484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.06, 1,714.26 and 484.93 is: 727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.06 : 1,714.26 = 484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.06/1,714.26 = 484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.06x = 1,714.26 × 484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.06x = 831,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,293.68/1,143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.25

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