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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.48, 1,714.32 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.48, 1,714.32 and 493.04 is: 739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.48 : 1,714.32 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.48/1,714.32 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.48x = 1,714.32 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.48x = 845,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,228.33/1,142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.82

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