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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.62, 1,717.14 and 520.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.62, 1,717.14 and 520.21 is: 780.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.62 : 1,717.14 = 520.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.62/1,717.14 = 520.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.62x = 1,717.14 × 520.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.62x = 893,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,277.50/1,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.41

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