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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.50, 1,754.56 and 520.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.50, 1,754.56 and 520.09 is: 780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.50 : 1,754.56 = 520.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.50/1,754.56 = 520.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.50x = 1,754.56 × 520.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.50x = 912,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,529.11/1,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.27

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