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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.07, 1,707.53 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.07, 1,707.53 and 490.26 is: 734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.07 : 1,707.53 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.07/1,707.53 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.07x = 1,707.53 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.07x = 837,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,131.21/1,139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.93

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