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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.78, 1,764.02 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.78, 1,764.02 and 526.37 is: 789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.78 : 1,764.02 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.78/1,764.02 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.78x = 1,764.02 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.78x = 928,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,519.93/1,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.70

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