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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.16, 1,744.74 and 513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.16, 1,744.74 and 513.95 is: 770.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.16 : 1,744.74 = 513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.16/1,744.74 = 513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.16x = 1,744.74 × 513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.16x = 896,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,700.40/1,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.92

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