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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.08, 1,744.70 and 513.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.08, 1,744.70 and 513.81 is: 770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.08 : 1,744.70 = 513.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.08/1,744.70 = 513.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.08x = 1,744.70 × 513.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.08x = 896,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,444.31/1,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.75

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