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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.02, 1,714.68 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.02, 1,714.68 and 493.38 is: 739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.02 : 1,714.68 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.02/1,714.68 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.02x = 1,714.68 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.02x = 845,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,988.82/1,144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.49

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