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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.68, 1,690.92 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.68, 1,690.92 and 511.08 is: 767.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.68 : 1,690.92 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.68/1,690.92 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.68x = 1,690.92 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.68x = 864,195.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,195.39/1,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.03

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