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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.87, 1,755.41 and 520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.87, 1,755.41 and 520.46 is: 780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.87 : 1,755.41 = 520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.87/1,755.41 = 520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.87x = 1,755.41 × 520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.87x = 913,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,609.31/1,169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.95

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