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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.87, 1,718.01 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.87, 1,718.01 and 528.66 is: 793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.87 : 1,718.01 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.87/1,718.01 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.87x = 1,718.01 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.87x = 908,243.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,243.17/1,144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.32

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