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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.16, 1,710.28 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.16, 1,710.28 and 491.24 is: 736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.16 : 1,710.28 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.16/1,710.28 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.16x = 1,710.28 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.16x = 840,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,157.95/1,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.23

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