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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.07, 1,756.37 and 513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.07, 1,756.37 and 513.34 is: 769.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.07 : 1,756.37 = 513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.07/1,756.37 = 513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.07x = 1,756.37 × 513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.07x = 901,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,604.91/1,172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.24

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