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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.32, 1,706.92 and 523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.32, 1,706.92 and 523.54 is: 784.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.32 : 1,706.92 = 523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.32/1,706.92 = 523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.32x = 1,706.92 × 523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.32x = 893,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,640.90/1,139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.36

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