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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.09, 1,754.04 and 520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.09, 1,754.04 and 520.28 is: 780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.09 : 1,754.04 = 520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.09/1,754.04 = 520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.09x = 1,754.04 × 520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.09x = 912,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,591.93/1,169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.60

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