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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.03, 1,761.27 and 524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.03, 1,761.27 and 524.77 is: 787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.03 : 1,761.27 = 524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.03/1,761.27 = 524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.03x = 1,761.27 × 524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.03x = 924,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,261.66/1,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.26

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