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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.92, 1,706.90 and 521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.92, 1,706.90 and 521.72 is: 781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.92 : 1,706.90 = 521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.92/1,706.90 = 521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.92x = 1,706.90 × 521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.92x = 890,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,523.87/1,138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.90

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