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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.42, 1,716.22 and 486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.42, 1,716.22 and 486.34 is: 729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.42 : 1,716.22 = 486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.42/1,716.22 = 486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.42x = 1,716.22 × 486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.42x = 834,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,669.19/1,144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.34

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