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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.77, 1,641.37 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.77, 1,641.37 and 511.28 is: 765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.77 : 1,641.37 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.77/1,641.37 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.77x = 1,641.37 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.77x = 839,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,199.65/1,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.85

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