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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.64, 1,713.60 and 492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.64, 1,713.60 and 492.96 is: 739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.64 : 1,713.60 = 492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.64/1,713.60 = 492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.64x = 1,713.60 × 492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.64x = 844,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,736.26/1,142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.28

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