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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.06, 1,712.48 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.06, 1,712.48 and 525.44 is: 787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.06 : 1,712.48 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.06/1,712.48 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.06x = 1,712.48 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.06x = 899,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,807.15/1,142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.88

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