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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.79, 1,770.32 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.79, 1,770.32 and 530.44 is: 795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.79 : 1,770.32 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.79/1,770.32 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.79x = 1,770.32 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.79x = 939,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,045.44/1,179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.94

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