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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.25, 1,760.88 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.25, 1,760.88 and 524.52 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.25 : 1,760.88 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.25/1,760.88 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.25x = 1,760.88 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.25x = 923,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,616.78/1,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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