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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.16, 1,746.84 and 515.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.16, 1,746.84 and 515.35 is: 773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.16 : 1,746.84 = 515.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.16/1,746.84 = 515.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.16x = 1,746.84 × 515.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.16x = 900,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,233.99/1,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.29

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