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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.03, 1,739.07 and 510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.03, 1,739.07 and 510.27 is: 764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.03 : 1,739.07 = 510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.03/1,739.07 = 510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.03x = 1,739.07 × 510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.03x = 887,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,395.25/1,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.98

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