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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.66, 1,714.16 and 526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.66, 1,714.16 and 526.06 is: 788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.66 : 1,714.16 = 526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.66/1,714.16 = 526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.66x = 1,714.16 × 526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.66x = 901,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,757.85/1,143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.49

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