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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.71, 1,690.04 and 510.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.71, 1,690.04 and 510.00 is: 764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.71 : 1,690.04 = 510.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.71/1,690.04 = 510.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.71x = 1,690.04 × 510.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.71x = 861,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,915.34/1,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.98

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