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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.73, 1,715.23 and 494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.73, 1,715.23 and 494.34 is: 741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.73 : 1,715.23 = 494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.73/1,715.23 = 494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.73x = 1,715.23 × 494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.73x = 847,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,906.80/1,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.35

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