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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.06, 1,751.91 and 510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.06, 1,751.91 and 510.22 is: 765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.06 : 1,751.91 = 510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.06/1,751.91 = 510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.06x = 1,751.91 × 510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.06x = 893,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,859.52/1,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.25

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