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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.83, 1,716.97 and 495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.83, 1,716.97 and 495.21 is: 742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.83 : 1,716.97 = 495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.83/1,716.97 = 495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.83x = 1,716.97 × 495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.83x = 850,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,249.65/1,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.69

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