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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.32, 1,691.48 and 510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.32, 1,691.48 and 510.91 is: 766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.32 : 1,691.48 = 510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.32/1,691.48 = 510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.32x = 1,691.48 × 510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.32x = 864,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,191.10/1,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.59

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