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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.94, 1,718.01 and 528.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.94, 1,718.01 and 528.59 is: 793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.94 : 1,718.01 = 528.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.94/1,718.01 = 528.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.94x = 1,718.01 × 528.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.94x = 908,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,127.20/1,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.17

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