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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.90, 1,740.45 and 511.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.90, 1,740.45 and 511.09 is: 766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.90 : 1,740.45 = 511.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.90/1,740.45 = 511.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.90x = 1,740.45 × 511.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.90x = 889,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,526.59/1,159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.90

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