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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.58, 1,740.94 and 511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.58, 1,740.94 and 511.31 is: 767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.58 : 1,740.94 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.58/1,740.94 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.58x = 1,740.94 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.58x = 890,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,165.98/1,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.00

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