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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.31, 1,744.02 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.31, 1,744.02 and 513.96 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.31 : 1,744.02 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.31/1,744.02 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.31x = 1,744.02 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.31x = 896,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,356.52/1,163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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