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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.28, 1,766.61 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.28, 1,766.61 and 520.02 is: 779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.28 : 1,766.61 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.28/1,766.61 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.28x = 1,766.61 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.28x = 918,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,672.53/1,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.67

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