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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128, 1,691.84 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128, 1,691.84 and 511.68 is: 767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128 : 1,691.84 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128/1,691.84 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128x = 1,691.84 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128x = 865,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,680.69/1,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.45

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