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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.41, 1,758.84 and 523.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.41, 1,758.84 and 523.15 is: 784.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.41 : 1,758.84 = 523.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.41/1,758.84 = 523.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.41x = 1,758.84 × 523.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.41x = 920,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,137.15/1,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.83

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