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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.35, 1,768.10 and 529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.35, 1,768.10 and 529.63 is: 794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.35 : 1,768.10 = 529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.35/1,768.10 = 529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.35x = 1,768.10 × 529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.35x = 936,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,438.80/1,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.03

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