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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.59, 1,742.79 and 512.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.59, 1,742.79 and 512.38 is: 768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.59 : 1,742.79 = 512.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.59/1,742.79 = 512.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.59x = 1,742.79 × 512.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.59x = 892,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,970.74/1,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.75

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