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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.06, 1,712.31 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.06, 1,712.31 and 525.92 is: 787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.06 : 1,712.31 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.06/1,712.31 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.06x = 1,712.31 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.06x = 900,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,542.36/1,143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.83

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