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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.35, 1,712.16 and 525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.35, 1,712.16 and 525.21 is: 787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.35 : 1,712.16 = 525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.35/1,712.16 = 525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.35x = 1,712.16 × 525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.35x = 899,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,243.55/1,142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.19

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