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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.96, 1,742.20 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.96, 1,742.20 and 511.80 is: 768.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.96 : 1,742.20 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.96/1,742.20 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.96x = 1,742.20 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.96x = 891,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,657.96/1,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.04

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