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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.27, 1,761.71 and 525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.27, 1,761.71 and 525.46 is: 788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.27 : 1,761.71 = 525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.27/1,761.71 = 525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.27x = 1,761.71 × 525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.27x = 925,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,708.14/1,174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.33

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