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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.02, 1,706.33 and 521.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.02, 1,706.33 and 521.15 is: 781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.02 : 1,706.33 = 521.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.02/1,706.33 = 521.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.02x = 1,706.33 × 521.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.02x = 889,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,242.74/1,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.39

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