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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.09, 1,722.80 and 489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.09, 1,722.80 and 489.93 is: 735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.09 : 1,722.80 = 489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.09/1,722.80 = 489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.09x = 1,722.80 × 489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.09x = 844,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,051.40/1,148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.18

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