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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.06, 1,752.30 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.06, 1,752.30 and 518.80 is: 778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.06 : 1,752.30 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.06/1,752.30 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.06x = 1,752.30 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.06x = 909,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,093.24/1,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.29

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