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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.36, 1,742.58 and 511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.36, 1,742.58 and 511.38 is: 767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.36 : 1,742.58 = 511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.36/1,742.58 = 511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.36x = 1,742.58 × 511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.36x = 891,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,120.56/1,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.31

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