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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.75, 1,739.84 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.75, 1,739.84 and 511.40 is: 766.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.75 : 1,739.84 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.75/1,739.84 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.75x = 1,739.84 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.75x = 889,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,755.97/1,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.53

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