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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.30, 1,716.39 and 485.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.30, 1,716.39 and 485.89 is: 728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.30 : 1,716.39 = 485.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.30/1,716.39 = 485.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.30x = 1,716.39 × 485.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.30x = 833,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,976.74/1,144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.81

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