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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.77, 1,771.16 and 532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.77, 1,771.16 and 532.05 is: 798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.77 : 1,771.16 = 532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.77/1,771.16 = 532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.77x = 1,771.16 × 532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.77x = 942,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,343.02/1,180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.08

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