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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.55, 1,709.30 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.55, 1,709.30 and 523.08 is: 784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.55 : 1,709.30 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.55/1,709.30 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.55x = 1,709.30 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.55x = 894,098.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,098.03/1,139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.61

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