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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.26, 1,741.94 and 511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.26, 1,741.94 and 511.97 is: 767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.26 : 1,741.94 = 511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.26/1,741.94 = 511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.26x = 1,741.94 × 511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.26x = 891,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,809.75/1,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.97

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