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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.50, 1,741.88 and 512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.50, 1,741.88 and 512.06 is: 767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.50 : 1,741.88 = 512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.50/1,741.88 = 512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.50x = 1,741.88 × 512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.50x = 891,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,939.64/1,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.92

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