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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.78, 1,767.71 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.78, 1,767.71 and 520.62 is: 780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.78 : 1,767.71 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.78/1,767.71 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.78x = 1,767.71 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.78x = 920,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,296.92/1,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.72

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