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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.33, 1,767.50 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.33, 1,767.50 and 528.89 is: 793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.33 : 1,767.50 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.33/1,767.50 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.33x = 1,767.50 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.33x = 934,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,810.43/1,178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.34

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