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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.67, 1,768.50 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.67, 1,768.50 and 520.20 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.67 : 1,768.50 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.67/1,768.50 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.67x = 1,768.50 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.67x = 919,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,973.70/1,178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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