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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.55, 1,743.91 and 513.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.55, 1,743.91 and 513.29 is: 769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.55 : 1,743.91 = 513.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.55/1,743.91 = 513.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.55x = 1,743.91 × 513.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.55x = 895,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,134.64/1,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.97

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