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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.53, 1,717.61 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.53, 1,717.61 and 527.85 is: 792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.53 : 1,717.61 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.53/1,717.61 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.53x = 1,717.61 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.53x = 906,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,640.44/1,144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.15

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