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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.80, 1,743.30 and 512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.80, 1,743.30 and 512.60 is: 769.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.80 : 1,743.30 = 512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.80/1,743.30 = 512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.80x = 1,743.30 × 512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.80x = 893,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,615.58/1,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.16

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