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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.42, 1,756.85 and 521.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.42, 1,756.85 and 521.61 is: 782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.42 : 1,756.85 = 521.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.42/1,756.85 = 521.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.42x = 1,756.85 × 521.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.42x = 916,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,387.92/1,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.96

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