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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.98, 1,747.20 and 517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.98, 1,747.20 and 517.16 is: 774.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.98 : 1,747.20 = 517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.98/1,747.20 = 517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.98x = 1,747.20 × 517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.98x = 903,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,581.95/1,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.95

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