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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144, 1,716.08 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144, 1,716.08 and 494.56 is: 741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144 : 1,716.08 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144/1,716.08 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144x = 1,716.08 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144x = 848,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,704.52/1,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.87

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