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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.27, 1,763.14 and 526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.27, 1,763.14 and 526 is: 789.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.27 : 1,763.14 = 526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.27/1,763.14 = 526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.27x = 1,763.14 × 526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.27x = 927,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,411.64/1,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.11

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