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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.32, 1,761.72 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.32, 1,761.72 and 525.16 is: 787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.32 : 1,761.72 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.32/1,761.72 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.32x = 1,761.72 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.32x = 925,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,184.88/1,175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.18

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