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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.94, 1,775.62 and 525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.94, 1,775.62 and 525.45 is: 788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.94 : 1,775.62 = 525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.94/1,775.62 = 525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.94x = 1,775.62 × 525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.94x = 932,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,996.90/1,183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.05

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