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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.62, 1,752.66 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.62, 1,752.66 and 519 is: 778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.62 : 1,752.66 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.62/1,752.66 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.62x = 1,752.66 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.62x = 909,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,630.54/1,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.38

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