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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.72, 1,716.03 and 485.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.72, 1,716.03 and 485.73 is: 728.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.72 : 1,716.03 = 485.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.72/1,716.03 = 485.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.72x = 1,716.03 × 485.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.72x = 833,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,531.87/1,143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.79

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