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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.81, 1,775.43 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.81, 1,775.43 and 525.32 is: 787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.81 : 1,775.43 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.81/1,775.43 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.81x = 1,775.43 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.81x = 932,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,673.33/1,183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.86

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