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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.32, 1,745.08 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.32, 1,745.08 and 514.32 is: 770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.32 : 1,745.08 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.32/1,745.08 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.32x = 1,745.08 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.32x = 897,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,529.55/1,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.86

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