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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.19, 1,753.13 and 510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.19, 1,753.13 and 510.80 is: 765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.19 : 1,753.13 = 510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.19/1,753.13 = 510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.19x = 1,753.13 × 510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.19x = 895,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,487.48/1,169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.90

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