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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.76, 1,744.38 and 513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.76, 1,744.38 and 513.16 is: 769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.76 : 1,744.38 = 513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.76/1,744.38 = 513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.76x = 1,744.38 × 513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.76x = 895,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,146.04/1,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.85

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