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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.83, 1,717.35 and 528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.83, 1,717.35 and 528.71 is: 793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.83 : 1,717.35 = 528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.83/1,717.35 = 528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.83x = 1,717.35 × 528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.83x = 907,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,971.53/1,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.11

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