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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.20, 1,755.39 and 512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.20, 1,755.39 and 512.80 is: 768.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.20 : 1,755.39 = 512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.20/1,755.39 = 512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.20x = 1,755.39 × 512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.20x = 900,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,163.99/1,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.58

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