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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.41, 1,707.82 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.41, 1,707.82 and 489.60 is: 734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.41 : 1,707.82 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.41/1,707.82 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.41x = 1,707.82 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.41x = 836,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,147.45/1,138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.49

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