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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.51, 1,770.16 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.51, 1,770.16 and 530.69 is: 795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.51 : 1,770.16 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.51/1,770.16 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.51x = 1,770.16 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.51x = 939,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,406.21/1,180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.76

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