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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.12, 1,740.12 and 510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.12, 1,740.12 and 510.86 is: 766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.12 : 1,740.12 = 510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.12/1,740.12 = 510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.12x = 1,740.12 × 510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.12x = 888,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,957.70/1,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.26

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