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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.07, 1,746.38 and 515.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.07, 1,746.38 and 515.65 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.07 : 1,746.38 = 515.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.07/1,746.38 = 515.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.07x = 1,746.38 × 515.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.07x = 900,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,520.85/1,165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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