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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.26, 1,714.70 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.26, 1,714.70 and 484.94 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.26 : 1,714.70 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.26/1,714.70 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.26x = 1,714.70 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.26x = 831,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,526.62/1,143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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