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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.79, 1,753.80 and 519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.79, 1,753.80 and 519.38 is: 779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.79 : 1,753.80 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.79/1,753.80 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.79x = 1,753.80 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.79x = 910,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,888.64/1,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.34

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