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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.76, 1,713.96 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.76, 1,713.96 and 493.32 is: 739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.76 : 1,713.96 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.76/1,713.96 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.76x = 1,713.96 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.76x = 845,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,530.75/1,142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.90

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