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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.72, 1,762.28 and 525.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.72, 1,762.28 and 525.43 is: 788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.72 : 1,762.28 = 525.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.72/1,762.28 = 525.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.72x = 1,762.28 × 525.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.72x = 925,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,954.78/1,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.23

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