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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.10, 1,749.15 and 517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.10, 1,749.15 and 517.30 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.10 : 1,749.15 = 517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.10/1,749.15 = 517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.10x = 1,749.15 × 517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.10x = 904,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,835.30/1,167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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