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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.09, 1,762.20 and 525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.09, 1,762.20 and 525.38 is: 787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.09 : 1,762.20 = 525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.09/1,762.20 = 525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.09x = 1,762.20 × 525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.09x = 925,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,815.83/1,175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.87

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