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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.38, 1,755.03 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.38, 1,755.03 and 520.22 is: 780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.38 : 1,755.03 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.38/1,755.03 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.38x = 1,755.03 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.38x = 913,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,001.71/1,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.09

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