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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.08, 1,689.32 and 510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.08, 1,689.32 and 510.12 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.08 : 1,689.32 = 510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.08/1,689.32 = 510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.08x = 1,689.32 × 510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.08x = 861,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,755.92/1,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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