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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.08, 1,704.12 and 486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.08, 1,704.12 and 486.39 is: 729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.08 : 1,704.12 = 486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.08/1,704.12 = 486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.08x = 1,704.12 × 486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.08x = 828,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,866.93/1,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.59

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