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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.22, 1,755.34 and 520.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.22, 1,755.34 and 520.90 is: 781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.22 : 1,755.34 = 520.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.22/1,755.34 = 520.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.22x = 1,755.34 × 520.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.22x = 914,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,356.61/1,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.35

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