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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.04, 1,756.78 and 521.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.04, 1,756.78 and 521.77 is: 782.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.04 : 1,756.78 = 521.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.04/1,756.78 = 521.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.04x = 1,756.78 × 521.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.04x = 916,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,629.40/1,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.75

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