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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.80, 1,692.11 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.80, 1,692.11 and 511.03 is: 766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.80 : 1,692.11 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.80/1,692.11 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.80x = 1,692.11 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.80x = 864,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,718.97/1,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.73

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