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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.32, 1,752.89 and 519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.32, 1,752.89 and 519.70 is: 779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.32 : 1,752.89 = 519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.32/1,752.89 = 519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.32x = 1,752.89 × 519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.32x = 910,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,976.93/1,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.07

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