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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.62, 1,714.52 and 493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.62, 1,714.52 and 493.90 is: 740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.62 : 1,714.52 = 493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.62/1,714.52 = 493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.62x = 1,714.52 × 493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.62x = 846,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,801.43/1,143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.46

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