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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.10, 1,635.42 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.10, 1,635.42 and 512.76 is: 768.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.10 : 1,635.42 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.10/1,635.42 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.10x = 1,635.42 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.10x = 838,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,577.96/1,091.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.56

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