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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.66, 1,714.60 and 493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.66, 1,714.60 and 493.34 is: 740.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.66 : 1,714.60 = 493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.66/1,714.60 = 493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.66x = 1,714.60 × 493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.66x = 845,880.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,880.76/1,142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.27

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