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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.14, 1,770.70 and 521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.14, 1,770.70 and 521.68 is: 782.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.14 : 1,770.70 = 521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.14/1,770.70 = 521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.14x = 1,770.70 × 521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.14x = 923,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,738.78/1,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.74

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