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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.99, 1,692.02 and 510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.99, 1,692.02 and 510.98 is: 766.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.99 : 1,692.02 = 510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.99/1,692.02 = 510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.99x = 1,692.02 × 510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.99x = 864,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,581.20/1,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.48

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