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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.21, 1,716.93 and 485.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.21, 1,716.93 and 485.98 is: 729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.21 : 1,716.93 = 485.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.21/1,716.93 = 485.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.21x = 1,716.93 × 485.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.21x = 834,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,393.64/1,144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.23

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