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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.40, 1,761.12 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.40, 1,761.12 and 516 is: 773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.40 : 1,761.12 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.40/1,761.12 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.40x = 1,761.12 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.40x = 908,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,737.92/1,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.79

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