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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.17, 1,756.86 and 512.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.17, 1,756.86 and 512.85 is: 769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.17 : 1,756.86 = 512.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.17/1,756.86 = 512.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.17x = 1,756.86 × 512.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.17x = 901,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,005.65/1,171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.32

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