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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.96, 1,747.92 and 516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.96, 1,747.92 and 516.48 is: 774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.96 : 1,747.92 = 516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.96/1,747.92 = 516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.96x = 1,747.92 × 516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.96x = 902,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,765.72/1,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.27

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