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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.38, 1,715.37 and 493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.38, 1,715.37 and 493.96 is: 741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.38 : 1,715.37 = 493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.38/1,715.37 = 493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.38x = 1,715.37 × 493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.38x = 847,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,324.17/1,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.07

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