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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.24, 1,760.47 and 523.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.24, 1,760.47 and 523.82 is: 786.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.24 : 1,760.47 = 523.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.24/1,760.47 = 523.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.24x = 1,760.47 × 523.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.24x = 922,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,172.49/1,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.00

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