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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.24, 1,763.35 and 516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.24, 1,763.35 and 516.78 is: 775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.24 : 1,763.35 = 516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.24/1,763.35 = 516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.24x = 1,763.35 × 516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.24x = 911,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,262.72/1,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.38

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