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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.53, 1,711.76 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.53, 1,711.76 and 492 is: 737.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.53 : 1,711.76 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.53/1,711.76 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.53x = 1,711.76 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.53x = 842,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,183.46/1,141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.77

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