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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.27, 1,766.13 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.27, 1,766.13 and 528 is: 792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.27 : 1,766.13 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.27/1,766.13 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.27x = 1,766.13 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.27x = 932,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,516.64/1,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.10

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