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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.61, 1,724.05 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.61, 1,724.05 and 491.48 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.61 : 1,724.05 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.61/1,724.05 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.61x = 1,724.05 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.61x = 847,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,325.02/1,149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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