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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.06, 1,713.79 and 526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.06, 1,713.79 and 526.90 is: 789.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.06 : 1,713.79 = 526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.06/1,713.79 = 526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.06x = 1,713.79 × 526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.06x = 902,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,995.95/1,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.29

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