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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.75, 1,635.35 and 512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.75, 1,635.35 and 512.67 is: 769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.75 : 1,635.35 = 512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.75/1,635.35 = 512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.75x = 1,635.35 × 512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.75x = 838,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,392.32/1,089.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.34

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