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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.91, 1,689.46 and 510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.91, 1,689.46 and 510.91 is: 765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.91 : 1,689.46 = 510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.91/1,689.46 = 510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.91x = 1,689.46 × 510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.91x = 863,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,156.51/1,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.95

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