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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.08, 1,711.73 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.08, 1,711.73 and 524.96 is: 787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.08 : 1,711.73 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.08/1,711.73 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.08x = 1,711.73 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.08x = 898,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,578.60/1,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.48

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