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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.43, 1,754.14 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.43, 1,754.14 and 520.01 is: 780.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.43 : 1,754.14 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.43/1,754.14 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.43x = 1,754.14 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.43x = 912,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,170.34/1,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.01

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