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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.22, 1,751.01 and 517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.22, 1,751.01 and 517.60 is: 776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.22 : 1,751.01 = 517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.22/1,751.01 = 517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.22x = 1,751.01 × 517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.22x = 906,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,322.78/1,167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.48

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