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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.35, 1,770.52 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.35, 1,770.52 and 531.03 is: 796.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.35 : 1,770.52 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.35/1,770.52 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.35x = 1,770.52 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.35x = 940,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,199.24/1,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.54

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