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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.98, 1,753.53 and 519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.98, 1,753.53 and 519.72 is: 779.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.98 : 1,753.53 = 519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.98/1,753.53 = 519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.98x = 1,753.53 × 519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.98x = 911,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,344.61/1,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.61

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