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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.77, 1,639.87 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.77, 1,639.87 and 510.28 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.77 : 1,639.87 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.77/1,639.87 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.77x = 1,639.87 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.77x = 836,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,794.69/1,094.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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