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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.14, 1,707.63 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.14, 1,707.63 and 522.12 is: 783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.14 : 1,707.63 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.14/1,707.63 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.14x = 1,707.63 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.14x = 891,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,587.78/1,138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.37

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