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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.96, 1,708.43 and 489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.96, 1,708.43 and 489.94 is: 734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.96 : 1,708.43 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.96/1,708.43 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.96x = 1,708.43 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.96x = 837,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,021.47/1,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.25

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