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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.86, 1,712.42 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.86, 1,712.42 and 492.45 is: 738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.86 : 1,712.42 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.86/1,712.42 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.86x = 1,712.42 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.86x = 843,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,273.90/1,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.51

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