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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.12, 1,708.86 and 489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.12, 1,708.86 and 489.86 is: 734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.12 : 1,708.86 = 489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.12/1,708.86 = 489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.12x = 1,708.86 × 489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.12x = 837,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,102.16/1,139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.87

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