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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.53, 1,709.43 and 490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.53, 1,709.43 and 490.45 is: 735.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.53 : 1,709.43 = 490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.53/1,709.43 = 490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.53x = 1,709.43 × 490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.53x = 838,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,389.94/1,139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.73

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