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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.84, 1,707.02 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.84, 1,707.02 and 488.76 is: 733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.84 : 1,707.02 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.84/1,707.02 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.84x = 1,707.02 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.84x = 834,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,323.10/1,137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.25

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