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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.26, 1,763.70 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.26, 1,763.70 and 526.72 is: 790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.26 : 1,763.70 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.26/1,763.70 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.26x = 1,763.70 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.26x = 928,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,976.06/1,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.44

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