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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.98, 1,689.66 and 510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.98, 1,689.66 and 510.98 is: 766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.98 : 1,689.66 = 510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.98/1,689.66 = 510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.98x = 1,689.66 × 510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.98x = 863,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,374.02/1,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.10

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