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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.84, 1,714.26 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.84, 1,714.26 and 527.46 is: 790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.84 : 1,714.26 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.84/1,714.26 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.84x = 1,714.26 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.84x = 904,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,203.58/1,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.50

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