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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.66, 1,713.10 and 492.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.66, 1,713.10 and 492.34 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.66 : 1,713.10 = 492.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.66/1,713.10 = 492.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.66x = 1,713.10 × 492.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.66x = 843,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,427.65/1,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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