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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.15, 1,745.28 and 514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.15, 1,745.28 and 514.71 is: 771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.15 : 1,745.28 = 514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.15/1,745.28 = 514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.15x = 1,745.28 × 514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.15x = 898,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,313.07/1,164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.65

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