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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.12, 1,716.78 and 494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.12, 1,716.78 and 494.68 is: 742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.12 : 1,716.78 = 494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.12/1,716.78 = 494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.12x = 1,716.78 × 494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.12x = 849,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,256.73/1,144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.28

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