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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.04, 1,691.84 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.04, 1,691.84 and 511.60 is: 767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.04 : 1,691.84 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.04/1,691.84 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.04x = 1,691.84 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.04x = 865,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,545.34/1,128.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.30

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