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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.44, 1,766.16 and 527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.44, 1,766.16 and 527.42 is: 791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.44 : 1,766.16 = 527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.44/1,766.16 = 527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.44x = 1,766.16 × 527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.44x = 931,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,499.28/1,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.12

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