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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.84, 1,749.17 and 517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.84, 1,749.17 and 517.03 is: 775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.84 : 1,749.17 = 517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.84/1,749.17 = 517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.84x = 1,749.17 × 517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.84x = 904,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,370.78/1,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.72

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