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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.38, 1,714.73 and 485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.38, 1,714.73 and 485.24 is: 727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.38 : 1,714.73 = 485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.38/1,714.73 = 485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.38x = 1,714.73 × 485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.38x = 832,059.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,059.05/1,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.72

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