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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.62, 1,754.16 and 520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.62, 1,754.16 and 520 is: 779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.62 : 1,754.16 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.62/1,754.16 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.62x = 1,754.16 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.62x = 912,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,163.20/1,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.88

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