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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.98, 1,715.70 and 527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.98, 1,715.70 and 527.30 is: 790.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.98 : 1,715.70 = 527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.98/1,715.70 = 527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.98x = 1,715.70 × 527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.98x = 904,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,688.61/1,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.83

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