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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.12, 1,757.28 and 521.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.12, 1,757.28 and 521.71 is: 782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.12 : 1,757.28 = 521.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.12/1,757.28 = 521.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.12x = 1,757.28 × 521.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.12x = 916,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,781.76/1,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.83

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