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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.21, 1,758.81 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.21, 1,758.81 and 522.50 is: 783.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.21 : 1,758.81 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.21/1,758.81 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.21x = 1,758.81 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.21x = 918,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,978.23/1,172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.97

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