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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.34, 1,715.78 and 494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.34, 1,715.78 and 494.14 is: 741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.34 : 1,715.78 = 494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.34/1,715.78 = 494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.34x = 1,715.78 × 494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.34x = 847,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,835.53/1,143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.54

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