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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.52, 1,756.56 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.52, 1,756.56 and 521.02 is: 781.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.52 : 1,756.56 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.52/1,756.56 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.52x = 1,756.56 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.52x = 915,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,202.89/1,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.88

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