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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.88, 1,710.12 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.88, 1,710.12 and 523.08 is: 784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.88 : 1,710.12 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.88/1,710.12 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.88x = 1,710.12 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.88x = 894,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,529.57/1,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.76

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