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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.05, 1,763.17 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.05, 1,763.17 and 517.38 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.05 : 1,763.17 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.05/1,763.17 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.05x = 1,763.17 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.05x = 912,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,228.89/1,175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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