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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.34, 1,713.54 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.34, 1,713.54 and 492.62 is: 738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.34 : 1,713.54 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.34/1,713.54 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.34x = 1,713.54 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.34x = 844,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,124.07/1,142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.94

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