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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.34, 1,715.42 and 485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.34, 1,715.42 and 485.38 is: 728.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.34 : 1,715.42 = 485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.34/1,715.42 = 485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.34x = 1,715.42 × 485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.34x = 832,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,630.56/1,143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.24

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