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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.35, 1,713.68 and 485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.35, 1,713.68 and 485.03 is: 726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.35 : 1,713.68 = 485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.35/1,713.68 = 485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.35x = 1,713.68 × 485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.35x = 831,179.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,179.61/1,143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.97

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