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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.98, 1,706.64 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.98, 1,706.64 and 488.56 is: 732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.98 : 1,706.64 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.98/1,706.64 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.98x = 1,706.64 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.98x = 833,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,796.04/1,137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.70

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