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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.04, 1,744.96 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.04, 1,744.96 and 513.68 is: 770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.04 : 1,744.96 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.04/1,744.96 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.04x = 1,744.96 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.04x = 896,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,351.05/1,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.70

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