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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.37, 1,754.15 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.37, 1,754.15 and 511.26 is: 766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.37 : 1,754.15 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.37/1,754.15 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.37x = 1,754.15 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.37x = 896,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,826.73/1,169.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.93

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