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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.83, 1,690.04 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.83, 1,690.04 and 510.39 is: 765.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.83 : 1,690.04 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.83/1,690.04 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.83x = 1,690.04 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.83x = 862,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,576.98/1,126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.49

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