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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.89, 1,755.43 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.89, 1,755.43 and 522.08 is: 782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.89 : 1,755.43 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.89/1,755.43 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.89x = 1,755.43 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.89x = 916,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,474.89/1,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.72

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