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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.46, 1,750.65 and 518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.46, 1,750.65 and 518.38 is: 777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.46 : 1,750.65 = 518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.46/1,750.65 = 518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.46x = 1,750.65 × 518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.46x = 907,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,501.95/1,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.33

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