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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.58, 1,740.78 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.58, 1,740.78 and 511.32 is: 766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.58 : 1,740.78 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.58/1,740.78 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.58x = 1,740.78 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.58x = 890,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,095.63/1,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.94

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