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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.43, 1,764.66 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.43, 1,764.66 and 527.03 is: 790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.43 : 1,764.66 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.43/1,764.66 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.43x = 1,764.66 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.43x = 930,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,028.76/1,176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.55

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