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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.11, 1,750.60 and 517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.11, 1,750.60 and 517.63 is: 776.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.11 : 1,750.60 = 517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.11/1,750.60 = 517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.11x = 1,750.60 × 517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.11x = 906,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,151.74/1,167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.41

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