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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.80, 1,713.62 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.80, 1,713.62 and 493.24 is: 739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.80 : 1,713.62 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.80/1,713.62 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.80x = 1,713.62 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.80x = 845,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,225.93/1,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.61

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