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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.40, 1,758.72 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.40, 1,758.72 and 523.20 is: 784.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.40 : 1,758.72 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.40/1,758.72 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.40x = 1,758.72 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.40x = 920,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,162.30/1,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.85

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