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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.40, 1,714.96 and 527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.40, 1,714.96 and 527.88 is: 791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.40 : 1,714.96 = 527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.40/1,714.96 = 527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.40x = 1,714.96 × 527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.40x = 905,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,293.08/1,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.06

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