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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.47, 1,772.61 and 523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.47, 1,772.61 and 523.26 is: 785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.47 : 1,772.61 = 523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.47/1,772.61 = 523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.47x = 1,772.61 × 523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.47x = 927,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,535.42/1,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.07

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