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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.34, 1,742.58 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.34, 1,742.58 and 511.30 is: 767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.34 : 1,742.58 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.34/1,742.58 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.34x = 1,742.58 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.34x = 890,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,981.15/1,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.20

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