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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.82, 1,753.62 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.82, 1,753.62 and 520.20 is: 779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.82 : 1,753.62 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.82/1,753.62 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.82x = 1,753.62 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.82x = 912,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,233.12/1,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.81

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