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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.37, 1,716.98 and 486.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.37, 1,716.98 and 486.43 is: 729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.37 : 1,716.98 = 486.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.37/1,716.98 = 486.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.37x = 1,716.98 × 486.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.37x = 835,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,183.86/1,144.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.82

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