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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.17, 1,764.86 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.17, 1,764.86 and 526.82 is: 790.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.17 : 1,764.86 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.17/1,764.86 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.17x = 1,764.86 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.17x = 929,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,752.09/1,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.49

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