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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.78, 1,715.94 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.78, 1,715.94 and 494.58 is: 741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.78 : 1,715.94 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.78/1,715.94 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.78x = 1,715.94 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.78x = 848,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,669.61/1,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.99

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