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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.57, 1,714.28 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.57, 1,714.28 and 494.76 is: 741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.57 : 1,714.28 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.57/1,714.28 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.57x = 1,714.28 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.57x = 848,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,154.70/1,143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.67

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