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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.32, 1,760.22 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.32, 1,760.22 and 524.16 is: 785.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.32 : 1,760.22 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.32/1,760.22 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.32x = 1,760.22 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.32x = 922,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,636.92/1,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.68

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