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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.17, 1,713.22 and 492.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.17, 1,713.22 and 492.95 is: 739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.17 : 1,713.22 = 492.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.17/1,713.22 = 492.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.17x = 1,713.22 × 492.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.17x = 844,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,534.85/1,142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.41

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