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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.85, 1,709.18 and 522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.85, 1,709.18 and 522.84 is: 784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.85 : 1,709.18 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.85/1,709.18 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.85x = 1,709.18 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.85x = 893,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,627.67/1,138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.68

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