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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.32, 1,707.63 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.32, 1,707.63 and 522.51 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.32 : 1,707.63 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.32/1,707.63 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.32x = 1,707.63 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.32x = 892,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,253.75/1,139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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