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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.25, 1,717.08 and 528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.25, 1,717.08 and 528.04 is: 792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.25 : 1,717.08 = 528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.25/1,717.08 = 528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.25x = 1,717.08 × 528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.25x = 906,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,682.63/1,144.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.39

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