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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.70, 1,773.09 and 524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.70, 1,773.09 and 524.12 is: 785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.70 : 1,773.09 = 524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.70/1,773.09 = 524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.70x = 1,773.09 × 524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.70x = 929,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,313.04/1,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.75

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