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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.03, 1,713.83 and 525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.03, 1,713.83 and 525.94 is: 788.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.03 : 1,713.83 = 525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.03/1,713.83 = 525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.03x = 1,713.83 × 525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.03x = 901,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,371.75/1,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.58

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