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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.97, 1,750.65 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.97, 1,750.65 and 517.68 is: 776.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.97 : 1,750.65 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.97/1,750.65 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.97x = 1,750.65 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.97x = 906,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,276.49/1,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.61

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