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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.16, 1,751.34 and 518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.16, 1,751.34 and 518.36 is: 777.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.16 : 1,751.34 = 518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.16/1,751.34 = 518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.16x = 1,751.34 × 518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.16x = 907,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,824.60/1,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.81

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