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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.60, 1,708.17 and 522.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.60, 1,708.17 and 522.49 is: 783.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.60 : 1,708.17 = 522.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.60/1,708.17 = 522.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.60x = 1,708.17 × 522.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.60x = 892,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,501.74/1,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.86

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