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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.13, 1,712.12 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.13, 1,712.12 and 493.32 is: 739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.13 : 1,712.12 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.13/1,712.12 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.13x = 1,712.12 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.13x = 844,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,623.04/1,142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.52

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