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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.78, 1,715.95 and 527.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.78, 1,715.95 and 527.91 is: 792.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.78 : 1,715.95 = 527.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.78/1,715.95 = 527.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.78x = 1,715.95 × 527.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.78x = 905,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,875.25/1,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.00

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