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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.38, 1,748.13 and 516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.38, 1,748.13 and 516.12 is: 774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.38 : 1,748.13 = 516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.38/1,748.13 = 516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.38x = 1,748.13 × 516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.38x = 902,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,244.86/1,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.21

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