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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.88, 1,713.13 and 492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.88, 1,713.13 and 492.47 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.88 : 1,713.13 = 492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.88/1,713.13 = 492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.88x = 1,713.13 × 492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.88x = 843,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,665.13/1,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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