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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.12, 1,744.74 and 513.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.12, 1,744.74 and 513.86 is: 770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.12 : 1,744.74 = 513.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.12/1,744.74 = 513.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.12x = 1,744.74 × 513.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.12x = 896,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,552.10/1,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.82

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