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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.76, 1,703.94 and 487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.76, 1,703.94 and 487.98 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.76 : 1,703.94 = 487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.76/1,703.94 = 487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.76x = 1,703.94 × 487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.76x = 831,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,488.64/1,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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