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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.47, 1,707.72 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.47, 1,707.72 and 522.18 is: 783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.47 : 1,707.72 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.47/1,707.72 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.47x = 1,707.72 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.47x = 891,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,737.23/1,138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.28

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