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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.41, 1,753.68 and 511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.41, 1,753.68 and 511.25 is: 766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.41 : 1,753.68 = 511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.41/1,753.68 = 511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.41x = 1,753.68 × 511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.41x = 896,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,557.58/1,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.68

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