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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.95, 1,744.80 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.95, 1,744.80 and 513.88 is: 770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.95 : 1,744.80 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.95/1,744.80 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.95x = 1,744.80 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.95x = 896,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,617.82/1,163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.32

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