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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.97, 1,715.40 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.97, 1,715.40 and 527.49 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.97 : 1,715.40 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.97/1,715.40 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.97x = 1,715.40 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.97x = 904,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,856.35/1,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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