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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.83, 1,744.32 and 513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.83, 1,744.32 and 513.56 is: 770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.83 : 1,744.32 = 513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.83/1,744.32 = 513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.83x = 1,744.32 × 513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.83x = 895,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,817.34/1,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.38

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