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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.83, 1,742.31 and 512.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.83, 1,742.31 and 512.21 is: 768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.83 : 1,742.31 = 512.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.83/1,742.31 = 512.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.83x = 1,742.31 × 512.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.83x = 892,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,432.96/1,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.13

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