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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.40, 1,632.72 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.40, 1,632.72 and 511 is: 765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.40 : 1,632.72 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.40/1,632.72 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.40x = 1,632.72 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.40x = 834,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,319.92/1,089.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.85

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