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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.08, 1,707.60 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.08, 1,707.60 and 489.12 is: 733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.08 : 1,707.60 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.08/1,707.60 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.08x = 1,707.60 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.08x = 835,221.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,221.31/1,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.89

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