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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.66, 1,742.92 and 512.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.66, 1,742.92 and 512.86 is: 769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.66 : 1,742.92 = 512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.66/1,742.92 = 512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.66x = 1,742.92 × 512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.66x = 893,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,873.95/1,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.48

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