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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.96, 1,753.44 and 519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.96, 1,753.44 and 519.52 is: 779.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.96 : 1,753.44 = 519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.96/1,753.44 = 519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.96x = 1,753.44 × 519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.96x = 910,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,947.15/1,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.28

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