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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.06, 1,768.80 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.06, 1,768.80 and 529.80 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.06 : 1,768.80 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.06/1,768.80 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.06x = 1,768.80 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.06x = 937,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,110.24/1,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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