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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.92, 1,755.48 and 521.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.92, 1,755.48 and 521.08 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.92 : 1,755.48 = 521.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.92/1,755.48 = 521.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.92x = 1,755.48 × 521.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.92x = 914,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,745.52/1,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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