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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.40, 1,764 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.40, 1,764 and 526.68 is: 790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.40 : 1,764 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.40/1,764 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.40x = 1,764 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.40x = 929,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,063.52/1,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.42

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