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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.48, 1,715.86 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.48, 1,715.86 and 527.10 is: 790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.48 : 1,715.86 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.48/1,715.86 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.48x = 1,715.86 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.48x = 904,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,429.81/1,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.95

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