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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.71, 1,710.06 and 523.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.71, 1,710.06 and 523.48 is: 785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.71 : 1,710.06 = 523.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.71/1,710.06 = 523.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.71x = 1,710.06 × 523.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.71x = 895,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,182.21/1,139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.45

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