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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.25, 1,690.87 and 510.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.25, 1,690.87 and 510.94 is: 766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.25 : 1,690.87 = 510.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.25/1,690.87 = 510.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.25x = 1,690.87 × 510.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.25x = 863,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,934.91/1,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.41

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