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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.22, 1,713.36 and 518.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.22, 1,713.36 and 518.06 is: 776.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.22 : 1,713.36 = 518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.22/1,713.36 = 518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.22x = 1,713.36 × 518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.22x = 887,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,623.28/1,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.42

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