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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.68, 1,716.95 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.68, 1,716.95 and 520.02 is: 780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.68 : 1,716.95 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.68/1,716.95 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.68x = 1,716.95 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.68x = 892,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,846.71/1,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.00

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