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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.01, 1,783.84 and 521.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.01, 1,783.84 and 521.79 is: 782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.01 : 1,783.84 = 521.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.01/1,783.84 = 521.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.01x = 1,783.84 × 521.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.01x = 930,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,778.35/1,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.82

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