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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.25, 1,709.63 and 522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.25, 1,709.63 and 522.95 is: 784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.25 : 1,709.63 = 522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.25/1,709.63 = 522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.25x = 1,709.63 × 522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.25x = 894,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,039.85/1,139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.76

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