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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.89, 1,768.80 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.89, 1,768.80 and 529.48 is: 794.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.89 : 1,768.80 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.89/1,768.80 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.89x = 1,768.80 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.89x = 936,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,544.22/1,178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.43

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