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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.15, 1,713.44 and 525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.15, 1,713.44 and 525.58 is: 787.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.15 : 1,713.44 = 525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.15/1,713.44 = 525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.15x = 1,713.44 × 525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.15x = 900,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,551.45/1,143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.78

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