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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.43, 1,689.63 and 509.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.43, 1,689.63 and 509.97 is: 764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.43 : 1,689.63 = 509.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.43/1,689.63 = 509.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.43x = 1,689.63 × 509.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.43x = 861,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,660.61/1,126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.95

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