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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.99, 1,707.02 and 488.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.99, 1,707.02 and 488.31 is: 732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.99 : 1,707.02 = 488.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.99/1,707.02 = 488.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.99x = 1,707.02 × 488.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.99x = 833,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,554.94/1,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.48

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