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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.08, 1,768.68 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.08, 1,768.68 and 530.16 is: 794.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.08 : 1,768.68 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.08/1,768.68 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.08x = 1,768.68 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.08x = 937,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,683.39/1,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.59

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