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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.48, 1,767.92 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.48, 1,767.92 and 529.22 is: 793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.48 : 1,767.92 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.48/1,767.92 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.48x = 1,767.92 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.48x = 935,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,618.62/1,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.92

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