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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.69, 1,763.58 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.69, 1,763.58 and 526.08 is: 788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.69 : 1,763.58 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.69/1,763.58 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.69x = 1,763.58 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.69x = 927,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,784.17/1,176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.47

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