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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.40, 1,768.14 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.40, 1,768.14 and 529.72 is: 794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.40 : 1,768.14 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.40/1,768.14 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.40x = 1,768.14 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.40x = 936,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,619.12/1,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.15

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