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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.78, 1,754.96 and 520.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.78, 1,754.96 and 520.34 is: 780.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.78 : 1,754.96 = 520.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.78/1,754.96 = 520.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.78x = 1,754.96 × 520.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.78x = 913,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,164.51/1,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.63

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