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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.85, 1,765.85 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.85, 1,765.85 and 528.13 is: 791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.85 : 1,765.85 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.85/1,765.85 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.85x = 1,765.85 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.85x = 932,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,589.53/1,177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.78

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