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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.28, 1,767.96 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.28, 1,767.96 and 528.84 is: 793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.28 : 1,767.96 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.28/1,767.96 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.28x = 1,767.96 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.28x = 934,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,967.97/1,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.50

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