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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.55, 1,706.73 and 488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.55, 1,706.73 and 488.11 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.55 : 1,706.73 = 488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.55/1,706.73 = 488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.55x = 1,706.73 × 488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.55x = 833,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,071.98/1,137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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