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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.26, 1,758.32 and 514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.26, 1,758.32 and 514.12 is: 771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.26 : 1,758.32 = 514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.26/1,758.32 = 514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.26x = 1,758.32 × 514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.26x = 903,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,987.48/1,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.15

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