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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.96, 1,709.25 and 489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.96, 1,709.25 and 489.88 is: 735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.96 : 1,709.25 = 489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.96/1,709.25 = 489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.96x = 1,709.25 × 489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.96x = 837,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,327.39/1,138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.17

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