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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.66, 1,763.83 and 526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.66, 1,763.83 and 526.24 is: 789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.66 : 1,763.83 = 526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.66/1,763.83 = 526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.66x = 1,763.83 × 526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.66x = 928,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,200.76/1,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.52

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