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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.42, 1,689.65 and 510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.42, 1,689.65 and 510.01 is: 765.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.42 : 1,689.65 = 510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.42/1,689.65 = 510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.42x = 1,689.65 × 510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.42x = 861,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,738.40/1,126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.02

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