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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.16, 1,745.34 and 514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.16, 1,745.34 and 514.35 is: 771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.16 : 1,745.34 = 514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.16/1,745.34 = 514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.16x = 1,745.34 × 514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.16x = 897,715.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,715.63/1,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.79

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