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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.64, 1,775.33 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.64, 1,775.33 and 525.53 is: 788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.64 : 1,775.33 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.64/1,775.33 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.64x = 1,775.33 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.64x = 932,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,990.49/1,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.24

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