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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.08, 1,716.12 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.08, 1,716.12 and 527.58 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.08 : 1,716.12 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.08/1,716.12 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.08x = 1,716.12 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.08x = 905,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,390.59/1,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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