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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.41, 1,752.63 and 519.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.41, 1,752.63 and 519.15 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.41 : 1,752.63 = 519.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.41/1,752.63 = 519.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.41x = 1,752.63 × 519.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.41x = 909,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,877.86/1,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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