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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.04, 1,738.80 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.04, 1,738.80 and 510 is: 764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.04 : 1,738.80 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.04/1,738.80 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.04x = 1,738.80 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.04x = 886,788
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,788/1,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.45

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