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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.21, 1,706.63 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.21, 1,706.63 and 488.13 is: 732.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.21 : 1,706.63 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.21/1,706.63 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.21x = 1,706.63 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.21x = 833,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,054.86/1,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.54

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