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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.62, 1,709.62 and 490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.62, 1,709.62 and 490.36 is: 735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.62 : 1,709.62 = 490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.62/1,709.62 = 490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.62x = 1,709.62 × 490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.62x = 838,329.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,329.26/1,139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.62

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