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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.76, 1,757.76 and 522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.76, 1,757.76 and 522.44 is: 783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.76 : 1,757.76 = 522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.76/1,757.76 = 522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.76x = 1,757.76 × 522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.76x = 918,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,324.13/1,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.71

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