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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.79, 1,752.30 and 518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.79, 1,752.30 and 518.38 is: 777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.79 : 1,752.30 = 518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.79/1,752.30 = 518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.79x = 1,752.30 × 518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.79x = 908,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,357.27/1,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.84

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