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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.96, 1,709.92 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.96, 1,709.92 and 491.28 is: 736.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.96 : 1,709.92 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.96/1,709.92 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.96x = 1,709.92 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.96x = 840,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,049.50/1,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.27

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