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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.40, 1,716.32 and 494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.40, 1,716.32 and 494.78 is: 742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.40 : 1,716.32 = 494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.40/1,716.32 = 494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.40x = 1,716.32 × 494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.40x = 849,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,189.75/1,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.04

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