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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.36, 1,761.78 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.36, 1,761.78 and 525.92 is: 788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.36 : 1,761.78 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.36/1,761.78 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.36x = 1,761.78 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.36x = 926,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,555.34/1,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.32

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