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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.08, 1,716.12 and 494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.08, 1,716.12 and 494.42 is: 741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.08 : 1,716.12 = 494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.08/1,716.12 = 494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.08x = 1,716.12 × 494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.08x = 848,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,475.47/1,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.62

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