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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.48, 1,754.50 and 520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.48, 1,754.50 and 520.40 is: 780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.48 : 1,754.50 = 520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.48/1,754.50 = 520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.48x = 1,754.50 × 520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.48x = 913,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,041.80/1,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.72

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