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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.55, 1,714.84 and 493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.55, 1,714.84 and 493.82 is: 740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.55 : 1,714.84 = 493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.55/1,714.84 = 493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.55x = 1,714.84 × 493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.55x = 846,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,811.25/1,143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.51

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