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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.22, 1,770.52 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.22, 1,770.52 and 530.60 is: 795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.22 : 1,770.52 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.22/1,770.52 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.22x = 1,770.52 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.22x = 939,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,437.91/1,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.99

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