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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.62, 1,712.79 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.62, 1,712.79 and 492.18 is: 738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.62 : 1,712.79 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.62/1,712.79 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.62x = 1,712.79 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.62x = 843,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,000.98/1,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.43

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