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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.90, 1,751.85 and 518.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.90, 1,751.85 and 518.46 is: 777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.90 : 1,751.85 = 518.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.90/1,751.85 = 518.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.90x = 1,751.85 × 518.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.90x = 908,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,264.15/1,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.69

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