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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.98, 1,714.50 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.98, 1,714.50 and 527.20 is: 790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.98 : 1,714.50 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.98/1,714.50 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.98x = 1,714.50 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.98x = 903,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,884.40/1,142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.81

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