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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.96, 1,712.25 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.96, 1,712.25 and 491.88 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.96 : 1,712.25 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.96/1,712.25 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.96x = 1,712.25 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.96x = 842,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,221.53/1,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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