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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.78, 1,708.48 and 489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.78, 1,708.48 and 489.34 is: 734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.78 : 1,708.48 = 489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.78/1,708.48 = 489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.78x = 1,708.48 × 489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.78x = 836,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,019.06/1,138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.14

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