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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.48, 1,706.40 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.48, 1,706.40 and 488.22 is: 732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.48 : 1,706.40 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.48/1,706.40 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.48x = 1,706.40 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.48x = 833,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,098.61/1,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.41

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