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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.07, 1,757.06 and 521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.07, 1,757.06 and 521.36 is: 782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.07 : 1,757.06 = 521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.07/1,757.06 = 521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.07x = 1,757.06 × 521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.07x = 916,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,049.41/1,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.24

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