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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.58, 1,769.37 and 530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.58, 1,769.37 and 530.14 is: 795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.58 : 1,769.37 = 530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.58/1,769.37 = 530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.58x = 1,769.37 × 530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.58x = 938,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,013.81/1,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.21

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