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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.60, 1,707.40 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.60, 1,707.40 and 522.10 is: 782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.60 : 1,707.40 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.60/1,707.40 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.60x = 1,707.40 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.60x = 891,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,433.54/1,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.92

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