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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.53, 1,748.67 and 516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.53, 1,748.67 and 516.45 is: 774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.53 : 1,748.67 = 516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.53/1,748.67 = 516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.53x = 1,748.67 × 516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.53x = 903,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,100.62/1,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.84

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