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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.75, 1,770.66 and 522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.75, 1,770.66 and 522.59 is: 783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.75 : 1,770.66 = 522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.75/1,770.66 = 522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.75x = 1,770.66 × 522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.75x = 925,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,320.36/1,180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.67

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