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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.80, 1,740.10 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.80, 1,740.10 and 510.44 is: 765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.80 : 1,740.10 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.80/1,740.10 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.80x = 1,740.10 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.80x = 888,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,216.64/1,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.84

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