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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.40, 1,754.94 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.40, 1,754.94 and 520.62 is: 781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.40 : 1,754.94 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.40/1,754.94 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.40x = 1,754.94 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.40x = 913,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,656.86/1,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.30

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