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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.63, 1,690.69 and 510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.63, 1,690.69 and 510.35 is: 765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.63 : 1,690.69 = 510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.63/1,690.69 = 510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.63x = 1,690.69 × 510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.63x = 862,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,833.91/1,126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.86

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