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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.99, 1,744.71 and 513.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.99, 1,744.71 and 513.73 is: 770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.99 : 1,744.71 = 513.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.99/1,744.71 = 513.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.99x = 1,744.71 × 513.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.99x = 896,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,309.87/1,162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.69

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