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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.31, 1,770.15 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.31, 1,770.15 and 530.89 is: 796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.31 : 1,770.15 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.31/1,770.15 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.31x = 1,770.15 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.31x = 939,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,754.93/1,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.20

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