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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.99, 1,770.57 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.99, 1,770.57 and 530.55 is: 796.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.99 : 1,770.57 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.99/1,770.57 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.99x = 1,770.57 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.99x = 939,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,375.91/1,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.09

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