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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.93, 1,768.61 and 520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.93, 1,768.61 and 520.80 is: 781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.93 : 1,768.61 = 520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.93/1,768.61 = 520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.93x = 1,768.61 × 520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.93x = 921,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,093.91/1,178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.30

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