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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.15, 1,762.82 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.15, 1,762.82 and 525.95 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.15 : 1,762.82 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.15/1,762.82 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.15x = 1,762.82 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.15x = 927,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,152.55/1,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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