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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.16, 1,769.83 and 529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.16, 1,769.83 and 529.73 is: 794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.16 : 1,769.83 = 529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.16/1,769.83 = 529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.16x = 1,769.83 × 529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.16x = 937,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,532.05/1,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.41

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