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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.61, 1,714.03 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.61, 1,714.03 and 526.46 is: 789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.61 : 1,714.03 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.61/1,714.03 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.61x = 1,714.03 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.61x = 902,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,368.23/1,143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.05

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