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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.07, 1,740.52 and 511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.07, 1,740.52 and 511.27 is: 766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.07 : 1,740.52 = 511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.07/1,740.52 = 511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.07x = 1,740.52 × 511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.07x = 889,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,875.66/1,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.43

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