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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.64, 1,748.10 and 516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.64, 1,748.10 and 516.92 is: 775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.64 : 1,748.10 = 516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.64/1,748.10 = 516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.64x = 1,748.10 × 516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.64x = 903,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,627.85/1,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.22

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