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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.78, 1,710.26 and 491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.78, 1,710.26 and 491.97 is: 737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.78 : 1,710.26 = 491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.78/1,710.26 = 491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.78x = 1,710.26 × 491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.78x = 841,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,405.18/1,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.57

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