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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.42, 1,756.17 and 521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.42, 1,756.17 and 521.34 is: 782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.42 : 1,756.17 = 521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.42/1,756.17 = 521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.42x = 1,756.17 × 521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.42x = 915,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,561.67/1,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.25

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