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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.15, 1,745.03 and 514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.15, 1,745.03 and 514.34 is: 771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.15 : 1,745.03 = 514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.15/1,745.03 = 514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.15x = 1,745.03 × 514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.15x = 897,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,538.73/1,163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.64

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