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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.97, 1,759.74 and 523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.97, 1,759.74 and 523.89 is: 785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.97 : 1,759.74 = 523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.97/1,759.74 = 523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.97x = 1,759.74 × 523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.97x = 921,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,910.19/1,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.96

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