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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.95, 1,743.62 and 512.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.95, 1,743.62 and 512.69 is: 769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.95 : 1,743.62 = 512.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.95/1,743.62 = 512.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.95x = 1,743.62 × 512.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.95x = 893,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,925.26/1,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.34

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