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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.19, 1,761.87 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.19, 1,761.87 and 526.38 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.19 : 1,761.87 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.19/1,761.87 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.19x = 1,761.87 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.19x = 927,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,413.13/1,175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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