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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.98, 1,714.20 and 526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.98, 1,714.20 and 526.30 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.98 : 1,714.20 = 526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.98/1,714.20 = 526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.98x = 1,714.20 × 526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.98x = 902,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,183.46/1,142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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