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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.88, 1,708.89 and 523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.88, 1,708.89 and 523.26 is: 784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.88 : 1,708.89 = 523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.88/1,708.89 = 523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.88x = 1,708.89 × 523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.88x = 894,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,193.78/1,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.46

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