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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.94, 1,707.67 and 488.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.94, 1,707.67 and 488.83 is: 733.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.94 : 1,707.67 = 488.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.94/1,707.67 = 488.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.94x = 1,707.67 × 488.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.94x = 834,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,760.33/1,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.57

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