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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.89, 1,762.74 and 525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.89, 1,762.74 and 525.87 is: 788.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.89 : 1,762.74 = 525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.89/1,762.74 = 525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.89x = 1,762.74 × 525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.89x = 926,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,972.08/1,174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.99

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