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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.71, 1,708.88 and 489.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.71, 1,708.88 and 489.63 is: 734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.71 : 1,708.88 = 489.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.71/1,708.88 = 489.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.71x = 1,708.88 × 489.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.71x = 836,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,716.47/1,138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.79

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