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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.10, 1,753.19 and 519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.10, 1,753.19 and 519.38 is: 778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.10 : 1,753.19 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.10/1,753.19 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.10x = 1,753.19 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.10x = 910,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,571.82/1,169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.87

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