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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.92, 1,713.08 and 525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.92, 1,713.08 and 525.61 is: 788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.92 : 1,713.08 = 525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.92/1,713.08 = 525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.92x = 1,713.08 × 525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.92x = 900,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,405.07/1,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.50

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