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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.33, 1,743.72 and 513.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.33, 1,743.72 and 513.07 is: 769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.33 : 1,743.72 = 513.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.33/1,743.72 = 513.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.33x = 1,743.72 × 513.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.33x = 894,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,650.42/1,162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.70

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