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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.42, 1,712.31 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.42, 1,712.31 and 492.16 is: 738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.42 : 1,712.31 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.42/1,712.31 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.42x = 1,712.31 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.42x = 842,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,730.49/1,141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.32

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