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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.29, 1,722.50 and 489.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.29, 1,722.50 and 489.79 is: 734.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.29 : 1,722.50 = 489.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.29/1,722.50 = 489.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.29x = 1,722.50 × 489.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.29x = 843,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,660.19/1,148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.71

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