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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.89, 1,712.25 and 525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.89, 1,712.25 and 525.07 is: 787.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.89 : 1,712.25 = 525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.89/1,712.25 = 525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.89x = 1,712.25 × 525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.89x = 899,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,051.11/1,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.34

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