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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.30, 1,763.18 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.30, 1,763.18 and 526.04 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.30 : 1,763.18 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.30/1,763.18 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.30x = 1,763.18 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.30x = 927,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,491.76/1,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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