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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.13, 1,707.90 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.13, 1,707.90 and 488.86 is: 733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.13 : 1,707.90 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.13/1,707.90 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.13x = 1,707.90 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.13x = 834,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,919.72/1,138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.59

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