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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.88, 1,753.31 and 519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.88, 1,753.31 and 519.59 is: 779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.88 : 1,753.31 = 519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.88/1,753.31 = 519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.88x = 1,753.31 × 519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.88x = 911,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,008.03/1,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.39

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