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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.96, 1,742.40 and 512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.96, 1,742.40 and 512.88 is: 769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.96 : 1,742.40 = 512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.96/1,742.40 = 512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.96x = 1,742.40 × 512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.96x = 893,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,642.11/1,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.08

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