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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.59, 1,716.91 and 495.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.59, 1,716.91 and 495.34 is: 743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.59 : 1,716.91 = 495.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.59/1,716.91 = 495.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.59x = 1,716.91 × 495.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.59x = 850,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,454.20/1,144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.02

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