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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.44, 1,712.10 and 492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.44, 1,712.10 and 492.28 is: 737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.44 : 1,712.10 = 492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.44/1,712.10 = 492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.44x = 1,712.10 × 492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.44x = 842,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,832.59/1,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.75

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