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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.93, 1,764.34 and 526.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.93, 1,764.34 and 526.19 is: 789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.93 : 1,764.34 = 526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.93/1,764.34 = 526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.93x = 1,764.34 × 526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.93x = 928,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,381.16/1,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.49

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