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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.39, 1,776.29 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.39, 1,776.29 and 525.90 is: 788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.39 : 1,776.29 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.39/1,776.29 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.39x = 1,776.29 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.39x = 934,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,150.91/1,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.72

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