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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.35, 1,751.09 and 518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.35, 1,751.09 and 518.13 is: 777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.35 : 1,751.09 = 518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.35/1,751.09 = 518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.35x = 1,751.09 × 518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.35x = 907,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,289.67/1,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.22

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