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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.66, 1,758.45 and 523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.66, 1,758.45 and 523.40 is: 784.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.66 : 1,758.45 = 523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.66/1,758.45 = 523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.66x = 1,758.45 × 523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.66x = 920,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,372.73/1,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.86

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