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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.05, 1,740.48 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.05, 1,740.48 and 510.69 is: 766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.05 : 1,740.48 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.05/1,740.48 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.05x = 1,740.48 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.05x = 888,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,843.18/1,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.21

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