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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.84, 1,770.84 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.84, 1,770.84 and 531.12 is: 797.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.84 : 1,770.84 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.84/1,770.84 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.84x = 1,770.84 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.84x = 940,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,528.54/1,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.17

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