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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.74, 1,716.57 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.74, 1,716.57 and 528.26 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.74 : 1,716.57 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.74/1,716.57 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.74x = 1,716.57 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.74x = 906,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,799.56/1,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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