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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.30, 1,691.50 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.30, 1,691.50 and 511.46 is: 767.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.30 : 1,691.50 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.30/1,691.50 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.30x = 1,691.50 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.30x = 865,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,134.59/1,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.44

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