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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.78, 1,743.03 and 512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.78, 1,743.03 and 512.70 is: 769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.78 : 1,743.03 = 512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.78/1,743.03 = 512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.78x = 1,743.03 × 512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.78x = 893,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,651.48/1,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.21

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