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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.15, 1,763.31 and 525.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.15, 1,763.31 and 525.71 is: 788.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.15 : 1,763.31 = 525.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.15/1,763.31 = 525.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.15x = 1,763.31 × 525.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.15x = 926,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,989.70/1,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.83

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