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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.01, 1,767.91 and 529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.01, 1,767.91 and 529.19 is: 793.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.01 : 1,767.91 = 529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.01/1,767.91 = 529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.01x = 1,767.91 × 529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.01x = 935,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,554.55/1,179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.51

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