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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.46, 1,750.95 and 517.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.46, 1,750.95 and 517.78 is: 776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.46 : 1,750.95 = 517.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.46/1,750.95 = 517.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.46x = 1,750.95 × 517.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.46x = 906,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,606.89/1,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.56

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