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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.79, 1,750.80 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.79, 1,750.80 and 517.38 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.79 : 1,750.80 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.79/1,750.80 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.79x = 1,750.80 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.79x = 905,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,828.90/1,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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