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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.60, 1,711.90 and 525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.60, 1,711.90 and 525.10 is: 787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.60 : 1,711.90 = 525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.60/1,711.90 = 525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.60x = 1,711.90 × 525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.60x = 898,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,918.69/1,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.42

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