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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.78, 1,770.21 and 530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.78, 1,770.21 and 530.34 is: 795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.78 : 1,770.21 = 530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.78/1,770.21 = 530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.78x = 1,770.21 × 530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.78x = 938,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,813.17/1,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.75

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