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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.56, 1,769.13 and 521.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.56, 1,769.13 and 521.57 is: 782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.56 : 1,769.13 = 521.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.56/1,769.13 = 521.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.56x = 1,769.13 × 521.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.56x = 922,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,725.13/1,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.26

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