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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.30, 1,740.18 and 511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.30, 1,740.18 and 511.22 is: 766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.30 : 1,740.18 = 511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.30/1,740.18 = 511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.30x = 1,740.18 × 511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.30x = 889,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,614.82/1,160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.71

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