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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.22, 1,763.03 and 525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.22, 1,763.03 and 525.93 is: 788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.22 : 1,763.03 = 525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.22/1,763.03 = 525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.22x = 1,763.03 × 525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.22x = 927,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,230.37/1,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.98

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