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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.63, 1,711.96 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.63, 1,711.96 and 525.16 is: 787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.63 : 1,711.96 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.63/1,711.96 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.63x = 1,711.96 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.63x = 899,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,052.91/1,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.52

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