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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.48, 1,706.16 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.48, 1,706.16 and 488.80 is: 732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.48 : 1,706.16 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.48/1,706.16 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.48x = 1,706.16 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.48x = 833,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,971.01/1,138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.53

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