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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.51, 1,739.82 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.51, 1,739.82 and 510.16 is: 765.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.51 : 1,739.82 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.51/1,739.82 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.51x = 1,739.82 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.51x = 887,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,586.57/1,159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.48

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