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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.73, 1,751.87 and 518.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.73, 1,751.87 and 518.65 is: 778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.73 : 1,751.87 = 518.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.73/1,751.87 = 518.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.73x = 1,751.87 × 518.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.73x = 908,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,604.29/1,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.10

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