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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.33, 1,709.34 and 524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.33, 1,709.34 and 524.50 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.33 : 1,709.34 = 524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.33/1,709.34 = 524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.33x = 1,709.34 × 524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.33x = 896,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,542.59/1,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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