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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.37, 1,706.25 and 488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.37, 1,706.25 and 488.11 is: 732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.37 : 1,706.25 = 488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.37/1,706.25 = 488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.37x = 1,706.25 × 488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.37x = 832,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,837.69/1,137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.25

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