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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.81, 1,708.37 and 523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.81, 1,708.37 and 523.58 is: 784.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.81 : 1,708.37 = 523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.81/1,708.37 = 523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.81x = 1,708.37 × 523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.81x = 894,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,457.20/1,139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.75

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