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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.08, 1,713.12 and 492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.08, 1,713.12 and 492.42 is: 738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.08 : 1,713.12 = 492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.08/1,713.12 = 492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.08x = 1,713.12 × 492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.08x = 843,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,574.55/1,142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.63

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