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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.10, 1,712.85 and 493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.10, 1,712.85 and 493.66 is: 739.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.10 : 1,712.85 = 493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.10/1,712.85 = 493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.10x = 1,712.85 × 493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.10x = 845,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,565.53/1,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.71

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