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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.03, 1,704.02 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.03, 1,704.02 and 488.22 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.03 : 1,704.02 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.03/1,704.02 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.03x = 1,704.02 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.03x = 831,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,936.64/1,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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