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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.92, 1,690.40 and 510.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.92, 1,690.40 and 510.51 is: 765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.92 : 1,690.40 = 510.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.92/1,690.40 = 510.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.92x = 1,690.40 × 510.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.92x = 862,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,966.10/1,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.77

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