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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.47, 1,690.39 and 510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.47, 1,690.39 and 510.86 is: 765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.47 : 1,690.39 = 510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.47/1,690.39 = 510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.47x = 1,690.39 × 510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.47x = 863,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,544.18/1,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.91

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