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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.48, 1,793.22 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.48, 1,793.22 and 511 is: 766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.48 : 1,793.22 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.48/1,793.22 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.48x = 1,793.22 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.48x = 916,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,335.42/1,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.50

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