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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.16, 1,743.60 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.16, 1,743.60 and 513.96 is: 770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.16 : 1,743.60 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.16/1,743.60 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.16x = 1,743.60 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.16x = 896,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,140.66/1,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.44

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