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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.66, 1,705.50 and 488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.66, 1,705.50 and 488.82 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.66 : 1,705.50 = 488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.66/1,705.50 = 488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.66x = 1,705.50 × 488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.66x = 833,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,682.51/1,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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