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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.50, 1,769.19 and 522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.50, 1,769.19 and 522.15 is: 782.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.50 : 1,769.19 = 522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.50/1,769.19 = 522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.50x = 1,769.19 × 522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.50x = 923,782.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,782.56/1,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.53

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