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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.72, 1,759.12 and 515.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.72, 1,759.12 and 515.19 is: 772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.72 : 1,759.12 = 515.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.72/1,759.12 = 515.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.72x = 1,759.12 × 515.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.72x = 906,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,286.34/1,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.15

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