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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.75, 1,643.73 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.75, 1,643.73 and 511.75 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.75 : 1,643.73 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.75/1,643.73 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.75x = 1,643.73 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.75x = 841,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,178.83/1,096.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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