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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.58, 1,715.22 and 493.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.58, 1,715.22 and 493.78 is: 740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.58 : 1,715.22 = 493.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.58/1,715.22 = 493.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.58x = 1,715.22 × 493.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.58x = 846,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,941.33/1,143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.61

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