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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.37, 1,753.16 and 518.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.37, 1,753.16 and 518.95 is: 778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.37 : 1,753.16 = 518.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.37/1,753.16 = 518.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.37x = 1,753.16 × 518.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.37x = 909,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,795.40/1,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.69

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