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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.52, 1,745.79 and 514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.52, 1,745.79 and 514.90 is: 771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.52 : 1,745.79 = 514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.52/1,745.79 = 514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.52x = 1,745.79 × 514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.52x = 898,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,907.27/1,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.91

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