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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.35, 1,707.63 and 489.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.35, 1,707.63 and 489.14 is: 733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.35 : 1,707.63 = 489.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.35/1,707.63 = 489.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.35x = 1,707.63 × 489.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.35x = 835,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,259.15/1,138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.75

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