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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.58, 1,712.16 and 492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.58, 1,712.16 and 492.96 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.58 : 1,712.16 = 492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.58/1,712.16 = 492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.58x = 1,712.16 × 492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.58x = 844,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,026.39/1,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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