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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.80, 1,740.03 and 511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.80, 1,740.03 and 511.42 is: 766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.80 : 1,740.03 = 511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.80/1,740.03 = 511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.80x = 1,740.03 × 511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.80x = 889,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,886.14/1,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.61

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