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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.56, 1,768.36 and 520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.56, 1,768.36 and 520.96 is: 781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.56 : 1,768.36 = 520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.56/1,768.36 = 520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.56x = 1,768.36 × 520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.56x = 921,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,244.83/1,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.01

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