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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.40, 1,763.19 and 526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.40, 1,763.19 and 526.20 is: 789.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.40 : 1,763.19 = 526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.40/1,763.19 = 526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.40x = 1,763.19 × 526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.40x = 927,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,790.58/1,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.34

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