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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.31, 1,712.57 and 491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.31, 1,712.57 and 491.96 is: 738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.31 : 1,712.57 = 491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.31/1,712.57 = 491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.31x = 1,712.57 × 491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.31x = 842,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,504.91/1,141.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.19

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