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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.82, 1,713.26 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.82, 1,713.26 and 493.46 is: 739.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.82 : 1,713.26 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.82/1,713.26 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.82x = 1,713.26 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.82x = 845,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,425.28/1,142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.77

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