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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.16, 1,753.87 and 519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.16, 1,753.87 and 519.94 is: 779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.16 : 1,753.87 = 519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.16/1,753.87 = 519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.16x = 1,753.87 × 519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.16x = 911,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,907.17/1,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.97

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