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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.86, 1,715.38 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.86, 1,715.38 and 494.44 is: 741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.86 : 1,715.38 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.86/1,715.38 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.86x = 1,715.38 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.86x = 848,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,146.96/1,143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.48

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