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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.19, 1,752.38 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.19, 1,752.38 and 510.08 is: 765.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.19 : 1,752.38 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.19/1,752.38 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.19x = 1,752.38 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.19x = 893,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,853.99/1,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.16

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