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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.89, 1,740.21 and 510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.89, 1,740.21 and 510.66 is: 766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.89 : 1,740.21 = 510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.89/1,740.21 = 510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.89x = 1,740.21 × 510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.89x = 888,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,655.64/1,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.16

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