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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.53, 1,708.75 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.53, 1,708.75 and 490 is: 734.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.53 : 1,708.75 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.53/1,708.75 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.53x = 1,708.75 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.53x = 837,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,287.50/1,139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.77

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