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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.53, 1,715.47 and 526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.53, 1,715.47 and 526.94 is: 789.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.53 : 1,715.47 = 526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.53/1,715.47 = 526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.53x = 1,715.47 × 526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.53x = 903,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,951.90/1,144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.80

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