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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.77, 1,690.26 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.77, 1,690.26 and 511.30 is: 766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.77 : 1,690.26 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.77/1,690.26 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.77x = 1,690.26 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.77x = 864,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,229.94/1,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.32

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