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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.78, 1,708.14 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.78, 1,708.14 and 489.68 is: 733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.78 : 1,708.14 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.78/1,708.14 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.78x = 1,708.14 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.78x = 836,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,442.00/1,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.86

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