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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.09, 1,757.04 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.09, 1,757.04 and 522.28 is: 783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.09 : 1,757.04 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.09/1,757.04 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.09x = 1,757.04 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.09x = 917,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,666.85/1,171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.60

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