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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.81, 1,744.29 and 513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.81, 1,744.29 and 513.55 is: 770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.81 : 1,744.29 = 513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.81/1,744.29 = 513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.81x = 1,744.29 × 513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.81x = 895,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,780.13/1,162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.36

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