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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.92, 1,751.94 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.92, 1,751.94 and 518.94 is: 777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.92 : 1,751.94 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.92/1,751.94 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.92x = 1,751.94 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.92x = 909,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,151.74/1,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.77

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