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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.04, 1,726.94 and 494.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.04, 1,726.94 and 494.09 is: 740.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.04 : 1,726.94 = 494.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.04/1,726.94 = 494.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.04x = 1,726.94 × 494.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.04x = 853,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,252.68/1,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.65

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