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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.92, 1,713.52 and 526.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.92, 1,713.52 and 526.19 is: 788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.92 : 1,713.52 = 526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.92/1,713.52 = 526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.92x = 1,713.52 × 526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.92x = 901,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,641.28/1,142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.89

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