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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.09, 1,713.24 and 525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.09, 1,713.24 and 525.93 is: 788.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.09 : 1,713.24 = 525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.09/1,713.24 = 525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.09x = 1,713.24 × 525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.09x = 901,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,044.31/1,143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.25

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