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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.27, 1,742.81 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.27, 1,742.81 and 512.46 is: 769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.27 : 1,742.81 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.27/1,742.81 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.27x = 1,742.81 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.27x = 893,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,117.85/1,161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.09

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