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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.53, 1,711.61 and 523.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.53, 1,711.61 and 523.85 is: 786.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.53 : 1,711.61 = 523.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.53/1,711.61 = 523.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.53x = 1,711.61 × 523.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.53x = 896,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,615.72/1,140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.14

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